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What is the key point about visual inspection as a measure of bilirubin level?
Why is jaundice before age 24 hours considered a medical emergency?
What predicts the need for phototherapy and guides timing of follow-up after discharge?
At what TB level does a peak occur in 6.1% of well term newborns?
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What results in changes in the total bilirubin (TB) level in newborns?
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Study Notes
Visual Inspection and Bilirubin Level
- Visual inspection is not a reliable measure of bilirubin level, as it can be influenced by skin tone and other factors.
Jaundice in Newborns
- Jaundice before age 24 hours is considered a medical emergency due to the potential for severe underlying conditions.
Predicting Phototherapy and Follow-up
- The bilirubin level predicts the need for phototherapy and guides the timing of follow-up after discharge.
Peak bilirubin Levels in Newborns
- A peak bilirubin level occurs in 6.1% of well-term newborns at a total bilirubin (TB) level of 18 mg/dL.
Factors Affecting Bilirubin Levels
- Changes in total bilirubin (TB) levels in newborns are influenced by factors such as hemolysis, inadequate milk intake, and livermaturity.
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Test your knowledge on the key points of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, including the reliability of visual inspection, medical emergencies, and risk factors for excessive bilirubin production.
