Jaundice Flashcards
1
Q
what is causing the jaundice?
A
(yellowing of skin, sclera and mucosa).
increased plasma bilirubin ( > 60 mol/L)
2
Q
how is jaundice classified? (2)
A
1) site of problem (pre-hepatic, hepatocellualr, or cholestatic / obstructive)
2) type of circulating bilirubin (conjugated / unconjugated)
