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Neonatal Jaundice And Kernicterus Flashcards

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What is jaundice

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Marked release of hemoglobin

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Why is neonatal jaundice scary?

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Unconnected bilirubin can be deposited in the brain or basal ganglia

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What is Kernicterus?

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Deposition of unconjugated bilirubin in the basal ganglia and brain stem, results in encephalopathy

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Jaundice between 2 days - 2 weeks of age

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No underlying causes, could be breastmilk

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