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Key points. If significant jaundice is clinically suspected, a serum bilirubin level should be performed as visual estimation of jaundice is unreliable. The majority of jaundice in well infants is physiological, and does not require investigation and management.
31 Οκτ 2023 · This guideline is the basis of QS57 and QS37. Go to: Overview. This guideline covers diagnosing and treating jaundice, which is caused by increased levels of bilirubin in the blood, in newborn babies (neonates). It aims to help detect or prevent very high levels of bilirubin, which can be harmful if not treated.
5 Αυγ 2022 · This clinical practice guideline emphasizes the opportunities for primary prevention (eg, treatment to prevent isoimmune hemolytic disease, adequate breastfeeding support), the need to obtain an accurate history and physical examination to determine the presence of hyperbilirubinemia and hyperbilirubinemia neurotoxicity risk factors, the ...
All babies should be examined carefully, in natural light, for jaundice (yellow colouration of sclera, gums or skin) at every contact with health care professionals in the neonatal period. Jaundice requiring treatment is more likely in the following groups: Gestational age under 38 weeks.
• This guideline covers the investigation and management of physiological and pathological jaundice (early, prolonged and conjugated jaundice). It covers the initiation of and caring for babies receiving phototherapy and the process of performing an exchange transfusion.
The hyperbilirubinemia pathway is a standard approach to initial evaluation, treatment, and management of infants with hyperbilirubinemia from birth through 21 days of life.
8 Φεβ 2017 · In identifying jaundice. Listen to parents/carers expressed concerns; provide them with verbal and written information on neo-natal jaundice without causing unnecessary anxiety. Educate them on how to look for jaundice and what to do if suspected.
