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Jaundice Flashcards

1
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What investigations to do if jaundice > 2 weeks?

A 
Conjugated/Unconjugated bilirubin
Coombs test
LFTs
TFTs
U&Es
FBC
Urine MCS
Viral Serology
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What are the causes of jaundice > 2 weeks?

A 
Biliary atresia
Congenital infections
Congenital hypothyroidism (guthrie's test)
UTI
A1 anti-trypsin deficiency
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SSx of kerniceterus

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Due to high levels of unconjugated bilirubin

SSx:
Lethargy
Poor feeding
Irritability
Abnormal posture or tone
Apnoea
Convulsions
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Mx of kerniceterus

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Exchange transfusion

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