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NEONATAL JAUNDICE
FACULTY OF MEDICINE TRISAKTY UNIVERSITY
JAKARTA, JUNE 2011
Name: Ayuniza Harmayati
Student Number: 030.08.051
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PREFACE
Assalamu’alaikum Wr Wb,
I would like to thank God for his blessing all though my works so I could finish this paper in
time. This paper would not been possible without the continued interest and enthusiasm of my family,
my incredible friends and so many lecturer whom most grateful.
Thanks to lecturer Prof. dr. Muzief Munir, SpA (K) for her guidance and help on this paper.
This paper titled “Neonatal Jaundice” that I arranged in order to complete my English assignment for
subject Medical English 3rd in the Faculty of Medicine Trisakti University. And thanks to my friends
for their helps, without their helps and support I would not be able to finish this paper.
I apologize for all mistakes that I made in this paper. I hope this paper could be useful for its
reader.
Jakarta, June 2011
Ayuniza Harmayati
030.08.051
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CONTENT
Preface 1
Content 2
Abstract 3
Chapter I : Introduction 4
Chapter II : Discussion 5
Chapter III : Conclusion 16
Reference 17
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ABSTRACT
Jaundice is the most common reason for doing blood tests and starting therapy in
newborn infants. In some neonates serum bilirubin levels may become excessively high, and
in rare instances this may lead to brain damage (kernicterus). In such cases it is important to
start treatment quickly. We will discuss various approaches through which serum bilirubin
levels may be reduced, thus potentially preventing brain damage. Neonatal jaundice always
has a foundation in normal physiology. However, the degree of jaundice may be accentuated
by a number of pathological processes. These include hematomas and other occult
hemorrhage, AB0- and Rhesus incompatibility, and increased enterohepatic circulation of
bilirubin. In addition, genetic conditions such as galactosemia, hemolytic anemias, and
Gilbert and Crigler-Najjar syndromes can significantly increase jaundice in newborn infants.
Neonatal jaundice can be treated in several ways, including phototherapy, exchange
transfusion, breast milk substitutes, and drugs (e.g. intravenous immune globulin and
phenobarbital). By employing such therapies individually or in combination, it is possible to
achieve rapid reductions of dangerously high bilirubin levels, and thus reduce the risk of
sequelae. It is important to keep in mind that factors which may be unknown at the time of
discharge from hospital or birthing unit can contribute to significant increases in total serum
bilirubin levels after discharge. It is therefore important to evaluate an infant’s risk status
prior to discharge.
Key words: Newborn, jaundice, neonatal, therapy, phototherapy, pharmacology, intravenous
immune globulin
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
During the first week of life all newborns have increased bilirubin levels by adult
standards, with approximately 60% of term babies and 85% of preterm babies having visible
jaundice. Jaundice is the most common condition that requires medical attention in newborns.
The yellow coloration of the skin and sclera in newborns with jaundice is the result of
accumulation of unconjugated bilirubin. In most infants, unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia
reflects a normal transitional phenomenon. However, in some infants, serum bilirubin levels
may excessively rise, which can be cause for concern because unconjugated bilirubin is
neurotoxic and can cause death in newborns and lifelong neurologic sequelae in infants who
survive (kernicterus). For these reasons, the presence of neonatal jaundice frequently results
in diagnostic evaluation.
Incidence varies with ethnicity and geography. Incidence is higher in East Asians and
American Indians and lower in blacks. Kernicterus occurs in 1.5 of 100,000 births in the
United States. Death from physiologic neonatal jaundice per se should not occur. Death from
kernicterus may occur, particularly in countries with less developed medical care systems. In
one small study from rural Nigeria, 31% of infants with clinical jaundice tested had G-6-PD
deficiency, and 36% of the infants with G-6-PD deficiency died with presumed kernicterus
compared with only 3% of the infants with a normal G-6-PD screening test result.(7)
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CHAPTER II
DISCUSSION
JAUNDICE
Neonatal jaundice is jaundice that begins within the first few days after birth.
(Jaundice that is present at the time of birth suggests a more serious cause of the jaundice.) In
fact, bilirubin levels in the blood become elevated in almost all infants during the first few
days following birth, and jaundice occurs in more than half. For all but a few infants, the
elevation and jaundice represents a normal physiological phenomenon and does not cause
problems. (1)
Hyperbilirubinemia is a common and, in most cases, benign problem in neonates.
Nonetheless, untreated, severe indirect hyperbilirubinemia is potentially neurotoxic, and
conjugated-direct hyperbilirubinemia often signifies a serious hepatic or systemic illness.
Jaundice is observed during the 1st week of life in approximately 60% of term infants and
80% of preterm infants.
ETIOLOGY
A newborn infant's metabolism of bilirubin is in transition from the fetal stage, during
which the placenta is the principal route of elimination of the lipid-soluble bilirubin,to the
adult stage, during which the water-soluble conjugated form is excreted from hepatic cells
into the biliary system and then into the gastrointestinal tract. (2)
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia may be caused or increased by any factors :
increases the load of bilirubin to be metabolized by the liver (hemolytic anemias,
polycythemia, shortened red cell life as a result of immaturity or transfused cells, increased
enterohepatic circulation, infection), Damages or reduces the activity of the transferase
enzyme (genetic deficiency, hypoxia, infection, possibly hypothermia and thyroid
deficiency), Competes for or blocks the transferase enzyme (drugs and other substances
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requiring glucuronic acid conjugation for excretion), Leads to an absence or decreased
amounts of the enzyme or to reduction of bilirubin uptake by liver cells (genetic defect,
prematurity). (2)
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Bilirubin is largely formed by the destruction of red blood cells and the catabolism of
heme proteins. Heme is converted to biliverdin, which is converted to bilirubin by biliverdin
reductase. Bilirubin is transported to the liver, where it undergoes enzymatic-mediated
conversion from an insoluble unconjugated form to a water-soluble conjugate. The
conjugating enzyme is uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase (UGT), which is
markedly diminished in the newborn infant. The soluble form of bilirubin is indirect reacting,
the-water soluble form direct reacting. After conjugation, bilirubin is excreted in the bile and
from there into the intestinal tract. In the intestinal tract, some of the conjugated bilirubin is
reconverted to the unconjugated variety by beta glucuronidase. This allows its reabsorption
into the enterohepatic circulation.(3)
At elevated levels, the unconjugated form is potentially neurotoxic in the newborn.
Bilirubin enters the brain if it is unbound to albumin, unconjugated, or if the blood-brain
barrier has been disrupted from a number of causes, including sepsis, acidosis, and
prematurity. The concentration of bilirubin in the brain and the duration of exposure are
important determinants of neurotoxicity.(3)
The newborn is especially vulnerable to hyperbilirubinemia for several reasons.
Increased hemolysis secondary to shortened red blood cell survival time or fetal-maternal
blood group incompatibility can result in increased formation of bilirubin. Impaired hepatic
uptake and inadequately developed enzymes delay its conjugation, and increased
enterohepatic circulation results in inefficient excretion. At any given time after birth, the
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serum bilirubin reflects a combination of bilirubin production, conjugation and enterohepatic
circulation.(3)
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
Jaundice, consisting of either indirect or direct bilirubin, that is present at birth or
appears within the 1st 24 hour of life requires immediate attention and may be due to
erythroblastosis fetalis, concealed hemorrhage, sepsis, or intrauterine infections, including
syphilis, cytomegalic inclusion disease, rubella, and congenital toxoplasmosis.(2)
Jaundice that first appears on the 2nd or 3rd day is usually “physiologic” but may
represent a more severe form. Jaundice that is noted initially after the 1st week of life
suggests breast milk jaundice, septicemia, congenital atresia or paucity of the bile ducts,
hepatitis, galactosemia hypothyroidism, CF, congenital hemolytic anemia (spherocytosis), or
hemolytic anemia related to drugs (as in congenital deficiencies of the enzymes glucose-6-
phosphate dehydrogenase [G6PD] or glutathione synthetase, reductase, or peroxidase).(2)
Low-risk jaundiced infants who are full term and asymptomatic may be evaluated by
monitoring serum total bilirubin levels. Regardless of the gestational age or time of
appearance of jaundice, those with significant hyperbilirubinemia and all patients with
symptoms or signs require a complete diagnostic evaluation, which should include
determination of the direct and indirect bilirubin fractions, hemoglobin, reticulocyte count,
and blood type, a Coombs test, and examination of a peripheral blood smear. Indirect-
reacting bilirubinemia, reticulocytosis, and a smear demonstrating evidence of red blood cell
destruction suggest hemolysis; in the absence of blood group incompatibility, non-
immunologically induced hemolysis should be considered. If direct-reacting
hyperbilirubinemia is present, hepatitis, congenital bile duct disorders (atresia, paucity, Byler
disease), cholestasis, inborn errors of metabolism, CF, and sepsis are diagnostic possibilities.
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If the reticulocyte count, Coombs test, and direct bilirubin are normal, physiologic or
pathologic indirect hyperbilirubinemia may be present.(2)
Physiologic Jaundice (Icterus Neonatorum)
The most common cause of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia in the neonatal period is
physiologic jaundice. It is thought to result primarily from a six fold increase in bilirubin load
and a marked deficiency in uridine diphosphate glucurono-syltransferase (UGT) activity. In
addition, the hepatic uptake and excretion of bilirubin is transiently impaired.(3)
Under normal circumstances, the level of indirect-reacting bilirubin in umbilical cord
serum is 1–3 mg/dL and rises at a rate of less than 5 mg/dL/24 hour; thus, jaundice becomes
visible on the 2nd–3rd day, usually peaking between the 2nd and 4th days at 5–6 mg/dL and
decreasing to below 2mg/dL between the 5th and 7th days of life. Physiologic Jaundice is
believed to be the result of increased bilirubin production after the breakdown of fetal red
blood cells combined with transient limitation in the conjugation of bilirubin by the liver.(2)
In premature infants, jaundice both peaks and resolves somewhat later, and peak
levels can reach 12 mg/dL. Lower levels of bilirubin may be associated with kernicterus in
low-birth-weight, high-risk infants; therefore, any degree of jaundice in a premature infants
must be taken seriously. Physiologic jaundice is a non pathologic condition, with no
neurologic sequele. In premature infants, the rise in serum bilirubin tends to be the same or a
little slower than that in term infants, but it is of longer duration, which generally results in
higher levels, the peak being reached between the 4th and 7th days; the pattern depends on
the time required for the development of mature mechanisms for the metabolism and
excretion of bilirubin. (2)
The diagnosis of physiologic jaundice in term or preterm infants can be established
only by precluding known causes of jaundice on the basis of the history and clinical and
laboratory findings.(2)
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In general, a search to determine the cause of jaundice should be made if (2) :
1) it appears in the 1st 24–36 hour of life
2) serum bilirubin is rising at a rate faster than 0,5 mg/dL/24 hour
3) serum bilirubin is greater than 12 mg/dL in full-term (especially in the absence of risk
factors) or 10–14 mg/dL in preterm infants
4) Jaundice persists after 10–14 days of life
5) Direct-reacting bilirubin is greater than 2 mg/dL at any time.
Breast Milk Jaundice
In general, jaundice is more common in breast-fed infants than it is in bottle-fed
infants. The early –onset jaundice is referred to as breast-feeding jaundice, which is akin to a
relative starvation state, putting infants at risk for dehydration and increased enterohepatic
reuptake of bilirubin. Effective early lactation is the key to its prevention. Breast milk
jaundice typically occurs after the first 3 or 5 days of life and can persist for several weeks to
a few months. This may be due in part to substances contained in breast milk that antagonize
the conjugation and excretion of bilirubin. Rarely, breast-fed infants can develop elevation of
unconjugated bilirubin starting in the first week of life, which can reach 15 to 27 mg per 100
ml by the second or third week. The hyperbilirubinemia resolves with the cessation of breast
feeding and does not recommended in all infants, but rather is reserved for infants with
bilirubin levels that place the newborn at risk for kernicterus. A diagnosis of breast milk
jaundice assumes that other pathologic causes of hyperbilirubinemia have been considered
and eliminated. It is important to note that although 50 % of breast-fed infants develop
jaundice, less than 1% develop bilirubin levels that are of concern.(3)
Pathologic Hyperbilirubinemia
Jaundice and its underlying hyperbilirubinemia are considered pathologic if their time
of appearance, duration, or pattern of serially determined serum bilirubin concentrations
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varies significantly from that of physiologic jaundice or if the course is compatible with
physiologic jaundice but other reasons exist to suspect that the infant is at special risk from
the neurotoxicity of unconjugated bilirubin. The combination of G6PD deficiency and a
mutation of the promoter region of UDP-glucuronyl transferase 1 produce indirect
hyperbilirubinemia in the absence of signs of hemolysis. Nonphysiologic hyperbilirubinemia
may also be caused by mutations in the gene for bilirubin UDP-glucuronyl transferase.(2)
Hemolytic disease of the newborn may be secondary to ABO or Rh incompatibilities.
When the incompatibility results from the Rh antigen, the condition is more serious and
without treatment may result in erythroblastosis fetalis or death. ABO problems occur much
more frequently but are less serious. Both result from RBCs from the fetus passing into the
mother’s circulation and when different from the mother’s, maternal production of antibodies
against the fetal RBCs.(4)
ABO incompatibility occurs in about 20 % of pregnancies. Almost half the American
population has O+ blood, which contains both anti-A and anti-B antibodies. The manner in
which these antibodies are produced from RBCs without A and B antigens is unknown. The
second most common blood type, A, occurs in 40 % of the population and contains
antibodies to b. Blood type B occurs in 11 % of the population and has anti-A antibodies; the
last common blood type, AB, occurs in only 4 % of the population and is without either
antibody. It is thought that these antibodies are weaker than the Rh ones and therefore, may
persist for as long as 3 months, but it does not usually cause kernicterus. The bilirubin
generally stays below 15 mg/dL, except in a rare condition, the lucey-driscoll syndrome,
which may occur in the first few days and is associated with high levels of indirect
bilirubinemia and kernicterus.(4)
Direct bilirubinemia usually develops in newborns 2 weeks of age or older. This type
of jaundice may result from problems within the liver as well as extra hepatic ones. The most
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common intrahepatic causes include neonatal hepatitis or viral hepatitis. Most of the cases of
neonatal hepatitis (50 % - 60 %) are unrecognized, and the second most common cause are
the pathogens responsible for infections in newborns : TORCH, hepatitis B virus, varicella,
adenovirus and other infection agents. (4)
TREATMENT
The clinical course in most cases of neonatal jaundice defines the problem as benign
and self-limited. Unless the infant has clear evidence of a hemolytic anemia or some other
significant perinatal or postnatal abnormality, most cases of “physiologic hyperbilirubinemia”
can be managed with observation, serial bilirubin measurements, and reassurance. Despite an
extensive differential diagnosis for neonatal jaundice, the majority of cases are attributable to
a small number of causes that are usually detectable by serial bilirubin determinations,
examination of the patient, and review of maternal and neonatal blood type and antibody
studies.(5)
Pharmacologic agents
Pharmacologic agents have been used in the management of hyperbilirubinemia to
stimulate the induction of hepatic enzymes and carrier proteins, to interfere with heme
degradation, or to bind bilirubin in the intestines to decrease enterohepatic reabsorption.
Intravenous immunoglobulin has been used with infants with severe Rh and ABO
incompatibility to suppress isoimmune hemolysis and decrease the number of exchange
transfusion.(6)
PHOTOTHERAPY
Clinical jaundice and indirect hyperbilirubinemia are reduced on exposure to a high
intensity of light in the visible spectrum. Bilirubin absorbs light maximally in the blue range
(420–470 nm). Nonetheless, broad-spectrum white, blue, special narrow-spectrum (super)
blue, and less often, green lights have been effective in reducing bilirubin levels. Bilirubin in
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the skin absorbs light energy, which by photo-isomerization converts the toxic native
unconjugated 4Z,15Z-bilirubin into the unconjugated configurational isomer 4Z,15E-
bilirubin. The latter is the product of a reversible reaction and is excreted in bile without any
need for conjugation. Phototherapy also converts native bilirubin, by an irreversible reaction,
to the structural isomer lumirubin, which is excreted by the kidneys in the unconjugated state.
(2)
Phototherapy is indicated only after the presence of pathologic hyperbilirubinemia has
been established. The basic cause or causes of the jaundice should be treated concomitantly.
Prophylactic phototherapy in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants may prevent
hyperbilirubinemia and may reduce the incidence of exchange transfusions. VLBW infants
receiving phototherapy for 1–3 days have peak serum bilirubin concentrations about half
those of untreated infants. In premature infants without significant hemolysis, serum bilirubin
usually declines 1–3 mg/dL after 12–24 hour of conventional phototherapy, and peak levels
may be decreased by 3–6 mg/dL. The therapeutic effect depends on the light energy emitted
in the effective range of wavelengths, the distance between the lights and the infant, and the
amount of skin exposed, as well as the rate of hemolysis and in vivo metabolism and
excretion of bilirubin. The commercial phototherapy units available vary considerably in
spectral output and the intensity of radiation emitted; therefore, the dose can be accurately
measured only at the skin surface. Dark skin does not reduce the efficacy of phototherapy.(2)
Conventional phototherapy is applied continuously, and the infant is turned frequently
for maximal skin exposure. It should be discontinued as soon as the indirect bilirubin
concentration has been reduced to levels considered safe in view of the infant's age and
condition. Serum bilirubin levels and hematocrit should be monitored every 4–8 hour in
infants with hemolytic disease or those with bilirubin levels near the range considered toxic
for the individual infant. Others, particularly older infants, may be monitored at 12–24 hour
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intervals. Monitoring should continue for at least 24 hour after cessation of phototherapy in
patients with hemolytic disease because unexpected rises in serum bilirubin sometimes occur
and require further treatment. Skin color cannot be relied on for evaluating the effectiveness
of phototherapy; the skin of babies exposed to light may appear to be almost without jaundice
in the presence of marked hyperbilirubinemia.(2)
The infant's eyes should be closed and adequately covered to prevent exposure to
light. Excessive pressure from an eye bandage may injure the closed eyes, or the corneas may
be excoriated if the eyes can be opened under the bandage. Body temperature should be
monitored, and the infant should be shielded from bulb breakage. If feasible, irradiance
should be measured directly and details of the exposure recorded (type and age of the bulbs,
duration of exposure, distance from the light source to the infant, and so forth). In infants
with hemolytic disease, care must be taken to not overlook developing anemia, which may
require transfusion.(2)
Complications of phototherapy include loose stools, erythematous macular rash, a
purpuric rash associated with transient porphyrinemia, overheating and dehydration
(increased insensible water loss, diarrhea), chilling from exposure of the infant, and bronze
baby syndrome. Phototherapy is contraindicated in the presence of porphyria. Eye injury and
nasal occlusion from the bandages are uncommon.(2)
Wide clinical experience suggests that long-term adverse biologic effects of
phototherapy are absent, minimal, or unrecognized. However, those using phototherapy
should remain alert to these possibilities and avoid any unnecessary use because untoward
effects on DNA have been demonstrated in vitro.(2)
EXCHANGE TRANSFUSION
Exchange transfusion is performed if intensive phototherapy has failed to reduce
bilirubin levels to a safe range and if the risk of kernicterus exceeds the risk of the procedure
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or the infant has signs of kernicterus. Potential complications from exchange transfusion are
not trivial and include acidosis, electrolyte abnormalities, hypoglycemia, thrombocytopenia,
volume overload, arrhythmias, NEC, infection and death.(2)
Various factors may affect the decision to perform an exchange transfusion in an
individual patient. The appearance of clinical signs suggesting kernicterus is an indication for
exchange transfusion at any level of serum bilirubin. A healthy full-term infant with
physiologic or breast milk jaundice may tolerate a concentration slightly higher than 25
mg/dL with no apparent ill effect, whereas kernicterus may develop in a sick premature infant
at a significantly lower level. A level approaching that considered critical for the individual
infant may be an indication for exchange transfusion during the 1st day or two of life when a
further rise is anticipated, but not on the 4th day in term infants or on the 7th day in
premature infants, when an imminent fall may be anticipated as the hepatic conjugating
mechanism becomes more effective.(2)
Tabel : Treatment of Jaundice based on Bilirubin Total
AGEPHOTOTHERAPY EXCHANGE TRANSFUSION
Health infant Risk factor Health infant Risk factormg/dL µmol/L mg/dL µmol/L mg/dL µmol/L mg/dL µmol/L
1st day All visible icterus 15 260 13 2202nd day 15 260 13 220 25 425 15 2603rd day 18 310 16 270 30 510 20 340> 4th day 20 340 17 290 30 510 20 340
COMPLICATIONS
Acute bilirubin encephalopathy. Bilirubin is toxic to cells of the brain. If a baby has severe
jaundice, there's a risk of bilirubin passing into the brain, a condition called acute bilirubin
encephalopathy. Prompt treatment may prevent significant permanent damage. The following
signs may indicate acute bilirubin encephalopathy in a baby with jaundice such as listless,
sick or difficult to wake, high-pitched crying, poor sucking or feeding, backward arching of
the neck and body, fever and vomiting. (8)
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Kernicterus. Kernicterus is the syndrome that occurs if acute bilirubin encephalopathy
causes permanent damage to the brain. Kernicterus may result in involuntary and
uncontrolled movements (athetoid cerebral palsy), permanent upward gaze, hearing loss,
intellectual impairment.(8)
PREVENTION
Prevention has focused on early initiation of feedings and frequent breastfeeding to decrease
enterohepatic shunting, promote establishment of normal bacterial flora and stimulate
intestinal activity.(6) Encourage all mothers to breastfeed their babies 8 - 12 times a day in the
first 2 - 3 days of life. Test all pregnant women for ABO, Rh (D) blood types and red cell
antibodies, during pregnancy. If the mother has red blood cell antibodies noted antenatally
then send cord blood for blood group including Rhesus type, direct antibody test (DAT) also
known as Coombs test, FBC for haemoglobin and haematoctrit, total serum bilirubin and
albumin. Encourage the ingestion of colostrum to increase stooling which prevents
reabsorption of bilirubin. Educate parents regarding signs of adequate hydration, feeding and
signs of jaundice. (9)
PROGNOSIS
Prognosis is excellent if the patient receives treatment according to accepted guidelines.
Brain damage due to kernicterus remains a true risk, and the apparent increased incidence of
kernicterus in recent years may be due to the misconception that jaundice in the healthy full
term infant is not dangerous and can be disregarded. (7)
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CHAPTER II
CONCLUSION
Most jaundice in newborn babies is a normal event and is not serious. In most cases,
this jaundice will disappear after a few days, often without any special treatment. Also, once
this type of jaundice disappears, there is no evidence that it will appear again or that it has
any lasting effects on the baby. Premature infants are more likely to develop jaundice than
full-term babies.
Extreme jaundice requires emergency intervention in order to prevent lasting
neurological damage. The first step is always phototherapy, which can be expected to be
more effective the higher the total serum bilirubin, and will result in biliary and urinary
excretion of polar bilirubin isomers. A breast milk substitute should probably be given
routinely in extreme jaundice, as long as there are no direct contraindications to enteral
nutrition. This will reduce enterohepatic circulation. The family and case histories need to be
explored for hereditary or metabolic conditions which increase the risk of hyperbilirubinemia
(hemolytic anemias, Gilbert syndrome, Crigler-Najjar syndrome, galactos-emia).
Parents should be educated about neonatal jaundice and receive written information
prior to discharge from the birth hospital. The parent information leaflet should preferably be
available in several languages. Prognosis Dependent on the underlying cause, but otherwise
excellent with prompt diagnosis and treatment.
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