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What percentage of term neonates experience clinically apparent jaundice during the 1st week of life?
What percentage of term neonates experience clinically apparent jaundice during the 1st week of life?
- 20%
- 60% (correct)
- 40%
- 80%
What is the primary source of bilirubin in the body?
What is the primary source of bilirubin in the body?
- Haemoglobin (correct)
- Plasma
- Glucose
- Lipids
What is the clinical significance of jaundice in neonates?
What is the clinical significance of jaundice in neonates?
- It suggests anemia in neonates
- It indicates low levels of bilirubin in the blood
- It is a normal physiological process
- It is a sign of hyper-bilirubinemia (correct)
What percentage of preterm neonates experience clinically apparent jaundice during the 1st week of life?
What percentage of preterm neonates experience clinically apparent jaundice during the 1st week of life?
At what serum bilirubin level does clinically apparent jaundice occur in neonates?
At what serum bilirubin level does clinically apparent jaundice occur in neonates?
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Jaundice in Term Neonates
Jaundice in Term Neonates
60% of term neonates experience clinically apparent jaundice during the first week of life.
Jaundice in Preterm Neonates
Jaundice in Preterm Neonates
80% of preterm neonates experience clinically apparent jaundice during the 1st week of life
Bilirubin Source
Bilirubin Source
Haemoglobin is the primary source.
Clinical significance of jaundice
Clinical significance of jaundice
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Bilirubin Level for Jaundice
Bilirubin Level for Jaundice
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Study Notes
Jaundice in Neonates
- Approximately 60% of term neonates experience clinically apparent jaundice during the first week of life.
Bilirubin Source
- The primary source of bilirubin in the body is the breakdown of hemoglobin from erythrocytes.
Clinical Significance of Jaundice
- Jaundice in neonates can lead to severe neurological damage or even death if left untreated.
Preterm Neonates and Jaundice
- Around 80% of preterm neonates experience clinically apparent jaundice during the first week of life.
Serum Bilirubin Level and Jaundice
- Clinically apparent jaundice in neonates typically occurs when the serum bilirubin level reaches 5-6 mg/dl.
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