Neonatal Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
What are the causes of jaundice which present within the first 24 hours of birth?
A
Rhesus haemolytic disease
ABO incompatibility
Sepsis
Red cell anomalies e.g. spherocytosis or G6PD deficiency
2
Q
What tests would you do in a baby which presents with jaundice in the first day of life?
A
Blood film
Blood grouping
Coombs test