Questions and Answers
What percentage of term neonates experience clinically apparent jaundice during the 1st week of life?
60%
What is the primary source of bilirubin in the body?
Haemoglobin
What is the clinical significance of jaundice in neonates?
It is a sign of hyper-bilirubinemia
What percentage of preterm neonates experience clinically apparent jaundice during the 1st week of life?
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At what serum bilirubin level does clinically apparent jaundice occur in neonates?
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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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Test your knowledge of neonatal jaundice with this quiz by Dr. Olufemi K. Olaniyi, covering the identification of pathological jaundice, differentiation from physiological jaundice, causes, and evidence-based management options. Sharpen your understanding of this important neonatal condition.
