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19 maj 2010 · This guideline provides recommendations on diagnosing and treating jaundice, which is caused by increased levels of bilirubin in the blood, in newborn babies. It covers skin pigmentation, phototherapy, exchange transfusion and other therapies.
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19 maj 2010 · 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.
• how to check the baby for jaundice • what to do if they suspect jaundice • the importance of recognising jaundice in the first 24 hours and of seeking urgent medical advice • the importance of checking the baby’s nappies for dark urine or pale chalky stools
Jaundice is caused by a raised level of bilirubin in the body, a condition known as hyperbilirubinaemia. Approximately 60% of term and 80% of preterm babies develop jaundice in the first week of life, and about 10% of breastfed babies are still jaundiced at 1 month.
Jaundice is a yellow colouration of the skin and sclerae (whites of the eyes) caused by the accumulation of bilirubin, a bile pigment that is mainly produced from the breakdown of red blood cells. A raised level of bilirubin in the circulation is known as hyperbilirubinaemia.
The NICE guideline Jaundice in newborn babies under 28 days recommends using a transcutaneous bilirubinometer to measure the bilirubin level in babies with a gestational age of 35 weeks or more, but states that serum bilirubin measurement should be used in babies less than 35 weeks gestational age.
19 maj 2010 · 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.
