MSRA: Neonatal Jaundice

Question 1

What are the causes of neonatal jaundice in the first 24 hours?

Answer 1

Rhesus disease
ABO incompatibility
Sepsis

Question 2

What are the causes of prolonged jaundice?

Answer 2

Biliary atresia
Hypothyroidism

Question 3

How to measure bilirubin in suspected neonatal jaundice?

Answer 3

If younger than 24 hours, serum billrubin measurement needed

Can use transcutaneous billrubin if more than 24 hours old