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The yellowish discoloration of the neonates skin and mucous membrane due to
excessive accumulation of serum unconjugated bilirubin is called as neonatal or
physiological jaundice.
•Common Causes
Physiologic
Haemolytic
• ABO/RH incompatibility
• G6PD deficiency
Breastmilk jaundice
Breastfeeding jaundice
PROLONGED NEONATAL JAUNDICE
Jaundice beyond
• 14 days in term baby
• 21 days in preterm baby
Some Causes
• Breastmilk jaundice
• Hypothyroidism
• Urinary tract infection
• Biliary atresia
• Neonatal hepatitis
Investigations
Liver function test
Total and direct bilirubin
Blood grouping and typing
Coomb’s test
CBC
NURSING DIAGNOSIS