L3: Neonatal Jaundice Flashcards
Bilirubin Metabolism
Bilirubin Metabolism
- RES
Most of bilirubin (75%) is derived from the breakdown of RBCs
Bilirubin Metabolism
- Plasma
Unconjugated bilirubin tightly bound to albumin โ become Water insoluble
Bilirubin Metabolism
- Liver
Bilirubin Metabolism
- Intestine
Why Jaundice is important in newborn babies?
- It is a common problem that may indicate underlying disease
- Unconjugated bilirubin is neurotoxic
Etiology of Neonatal Jaundice
Etiology of Neonatal Jaundice
- Unconjugated Hyperbilirubenemia
Etiology of Neonatal Jaundice
- Conjugated Hyperbilirubenemia
Etiology of Neonatal Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
- Increased hemolysis
Etiology of Neonatal Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
- Corpuscular Hemolysis
Etiology of Neonatal Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
- Extracorpuscular Hemolysis
Etiology of Neonatal Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
- Immunological Hemolysis
Etiology of Neonatal Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
- Infectious Hemolysis
Etiology of Neonatal Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
- Traumatic Hemolysis
Etiology of Neonatal Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
- Toxic Hemolysis
excessive Vit K administrationโโ
Etiology of Neonatal Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
- Polycythemia
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Etiology of Neonatal Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
- Decreased Conjugation
Physiological jaundice
Etiology of Neonatal Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
- Immature glucuronyl transferase enzyme
Etiology of Neonatal Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
- Inhibited glucuronyl transferase enzyme
Etiology of Neonatal Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
- Absent or decreased glucuronyl transferase enzyme
Etiology of Neonatal Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
- Inadequate or poor feeding intake
Etiology of Neonatal Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
Etiology of Neonatal Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
- Neonatal hepatitis
Etiology of Neonatal Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
- Biliary Obstruction
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Etiology of Neonatal Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
- Increased entero-hepatic circulation
Incidence of Physiological Jaundice
The commonest cause of neonatal jaundice
Timing of Physiological Jaundice
Characters of Physiological Jaundice
Characters of Physiological Jaundice
- Onset
โช After 24 hours (on 2nd
โช Never in 1st day
Characters of Physiological Jaundice
- Peak
โช By 4th-5th day in term.
โช 7th day in preterm.
Characters of Physiological Jaundice
- Dissappearence
โช By 7-10 days of life.
โช Clinically not detectable after 14 days.
Characters of Physiological Jaundice
- Max Level
Doesnโt exceed 15 mg/dL
Characters of Physiological Jaundice
- General Condition
Good & kernicterus doesnโt occur
Mechanism of Physiological Jaundice
Mechanism of Physiological Jaundice
- Main Cause
Relative immaturity of glucuronyl transferase enzyme
Managment of Physiological Jaundice
Exaggerated Physiological Jaundice
Causes of Exaggerated Physiological Jaundice
Examples of Exaggerated Physiological Jaundice
- Breastfeeding jaundice โโ Breast milk deficiency jaundiceโโ
- Breast Milk Jaundice
Another Name of Breastfeeding jaundice
Breast milk deficiency jaundice
Incidence of Breastfeeding jaundice
13% of breast-fed infants
Etiology of Breastfeeding jaundice
- โโ milk intake with dehydration โ โโ enterohepatic circulation.
- โโ caloric intake by giving supplement of glucose water to breast fed jaundice
Characters of Breastfeeding jaundice
- Onset
- Peak
- Disappearence
- Bili Lvl
- General Condition
Dx of Breastfeeding jaundice
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Prevention & TTT of Breastfeeding jaundice
- Frequent breast-feeding day and night.
- Discourage 5% dextrose or water supplementation
Incidence of Breast Milk Jaundice
2% of breast-fed term infants โโRecurrence in 70% of future pregnancyโโ
Etiology of Breast Milk Jaundice
Characters of Breast Milk Jaundice
- Onset
- Peak
- Disappear
- Bili LVL
- General Condition
Dx of Breast Milk Jaundice
Prevention & TTT of Breast Milk Jaundice
Compare between Physiological, Breast Feeding & Breast Milk in terms of:
- Incidence
- Characters
- Onset
- Peak
- Disappearence
- Bili LVL
- TTT
Onset of Pathological Jaundice
Appearing in the 1st day or after the 1st week.
Duration of Pathological Jaundice
Persisting after 14 days
Bili LVL in Pathological Jaundice