Jaundice Flashcards
1
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Colour of Jaundice
A
Yellow discolouration of body tissues
2
Q
Cause of jaundice
A
Increase (accumulation) of bilirubin in the tissues
3
Q
How many times the normal range is it for jaundice to occur
A
Three times
4
Q
Prehepatic Jaundice
A
Increased rate of breakdown of red blood cells
5
Q
Intrahepatic Jaundice
A
Due to the impaired ability of the liver to process (conjugate) bilirubin or secrete it
6
Q
Posthepatic Jaundice
A
Due to the obstruction of bile flow between the liver and intestine
7
Q
Kernicterus
A
Bilirubin crossing the blood brain barrier.
Causes damage to neurons in the brain
8
Q
Complication of Kernicterus
A
Fatal brain damage from neonates
9
Q
Two reasons for Kernicterus
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- Bilirubin is fat soluble so can readily enter cells
2. Immaturity of the blood brain barrier
