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What is the definition of hyperbilirubinemia?
What is the definition of hyperbilirubinemia?
- Yellowish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes
- Presence of bilirubin in the liver
- Excessive production of red blood cells
- Total serum bilirubin level above 5mg/dl resulting from unconjugated bilirubin deposition (correct)
What is the incidence of jaundice in full-term neonates?
What is the incidence of jaundice in full-term neonates?
- 40-70%
- 25-60% (correct)
- 80%
- 10-20%
When does physiological jaundice typically appear in newborns?
When does physiological jaundice typically appear in newborns?
- Not before the 2nd or 3rd day (correct)
- After the 7th day
- Within the 1st day in full-term, and within 24 hours in premature
- After 3rd or 4th day
What is the main difference between physiological and pathological jaundice?
What is the main difference between physiological and pathological jaundice?
What is the incidence of jaundice in premature neonates?
What is the incidence of jaundice in premature neonates?
What is the most common cause of hyperbilirubinemia in newborns?
What is the most common cause of hyperbilirubinemia in newborns?
When does pathological jaundice typically appear in full-term newborns?
When does pathological jaundice typically appear in full-term newborns?
What is the main difference between physiological and pathological jaundice?
What is the main difference between physiological and pathological jaundice?
What is the normal incidence of jaundice in full-term neonates?
What is the normal incidence of jaundice in full-term neonates?
What is hyperbilirubinemia known as?
What is hyperbilirubinemia known as?
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Hyperbilirubinemia and Jaundice
- Hyperbilirubinemia is the condition where there is an excessive amount of bilirubin in the blood.
- Jaundice affects approximately 60% of full-term neonates and 80% of premature neonates.
- Physiological jaundice typically appears in newborns between 24-48 hours after birth.
- The main difference between physiological and pathological jaundice is that physiological jaundice is a normal, harmless condition, whereas pathological jaundice is a sign of an underlying disease or condition.
- Jaundice is more common in premature neonates, with an incidence of around 80%.
- The most common cause of hyperbilirubinemia in newborns is the inability of the liver to process bilirubin quickly enough.
- Pathological jaundice typically appears in full-term newborns within the first 24 hours after birth.
- Hyperbilirubinemia is also known as jaundice.
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