neonatal jaundice Flashcards
1
Q
How long does physiological jaundice last for?
A
14 days
2
Q
How many term babies does it affect?
A
50-70%
3
Q
What is the lifespan of red blood cells
A
120 days
4
Q
What are the risk factors for pathological jaundice?
A
Haemolytic anaemia Blood group imcompatibilty Enzyme defects RBC membrane Extravasiation of blood Cephalohaemotoma Metabolic conditions Hypothyroidism
5
Q
At which timeframe should babies be examined for jaundice?
A
within 72 hours
6
Q
What is the management of jaundice?
A
If develops in 24+ hours, measure sbr within 6 hrs
If noticed in less than 24 hours measure SBR within 2 hours + medical review
7
Q
Tests that may be used for detecting the underlying cause of jaundice
A
SBR, Maternal blood group, babys blood group, direct antiglobulin test (coombs) and elution test full blood examination : looking for hamolysis, unusually shaped red bloodcells,evidence of infection, C-reactive protein CRP.
