jaundice n new borns Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of jaundice in the first 24 hrs
A
rhesus haemolytic disease
ABO haemolytic disease
hereditary spherocytosis
glucose-6-phosphodehydrogenase
2
Q
in all babies with suspected or obvious jaundice in the first 24 hours of life
A
Measure and record the serum bilirubin level urgently
3
Q
When is jaundice common?
A
2-14 days of life
4
Q
Prolonged jaundice cause after after 48 hours and for more than 14days?
A
biliary atresia
hypothyroidism
galactosaemia
urinary tract infection
breast milk jaundice
