Jaundice Matching
Jaundice involving the abdomen: total serum bili is approximately: |
Non-immune hemolysis is Coombs: |
Gives a direct reaction in the van den Bergh test: |
In elevated conjugated bilirubin, suspect: |
Pathologic unconjugated bilirubinemia: causes related to decreased conjugation rate |
UDPGT deficiency. Crigler-Najar syndrome. Gilbert syndrome. |
Risks for physiologic jaundice |
Preterm. Affected sibling. Asian > white > AA. Breastfeeding-associated jaundice is common. Tx = phototherapy |
Jaundice that appears on days 2-3 and disappears by day 7 (day 14 if premature) is called: |
Jaundice involving the feet: total serum bili is approximately: |
Can cross placenta & is conjugated by mom’s enzymes |
indirect/unconjugated bili |
__ fed babies are at higher risk for physiologic jaundice |
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