Neonatal Jaundice

Question 1

Appears p 24hrs.
Peak bilirubin in 3-5days
Resolves w/in 1wk for fullterm, 2wk for premies

Answer 1

Physiologic Jaundice

Question 2

Appears 2days postpartum
“lack of breast milk” jaundice
Associated with decreased elimination

Answer 2

Breast feeding associated

Question 3

Anti-body mediated hemolysis: mother’s antibodies destroy baby’s RBCs
Sickle cell

Answer 3

Hemolytic

Question 4

Enclosed hemorrhage
Polycthemia (increased RBCs)
Increased enterohelaptic circulation

Answer 4

Nonhemolytic