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Approach to the neonate with jaundice

#Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics #Neonatal #Jaundice #Algorithm #Differential #Workup

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Approach to the neonate ... with jaundice ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Neonatal ... #Differential #Workup
Approach to Neonatal Jaundice

Causes of pathologic hyperbilirubinemia can be classified as due to (1) increased bilirubin
Approach to Neonatal ... Jaundice Causes ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Jaundice #Algorithm ... #Differential #Workup
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
Primary Biliary ... hyperpigmentation • Jaundice ... No extrahepatic biliary ... malignancy #Primary #Biliary ... cholangitis #diagnosis #workup
Threshold for Initiating Exchange Transfusion by Risk Stratum. Bhutani et al. Pediatrics. 1999.

#Peds #Pediatrics #Diagnosis #Management
#Peds #Pediatrics ... Diagnosis #Management #Neonatal ... #Jaundice #Hyperbilirubinemia
Assess risk for developing subsequent neurotoxicity.

This will tell you: a) phototherapy or b) exchange transfusion

#Peds #Pediatrics
transfusion #Peds ... Diagnosis #Management #Neonatal ... #Jaundice #Hyperbilirubinemia
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
Important findings: jaundice ... liver disease work ... liver biopsy Meds ... - Outpatient meds ... prior hepatotoxic meds
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
90%) • Other: Jaundice ... Imaging findings Workup ... • Imaging: US (biliary ... MRCP (necrosis, biliary
Risk Stratification for Developing Severe Hyperbilirubinemia. Bhutani et al. Pediatrics. 1999.

In general, babies at low-risk and
#Peds #Pediatrics ... #Management #Neonatal ... #Jaundice #Hyperbilirubinemia
Approach to the Sick Neonate (<1 month age)
1) Bring to Warmer, Call for Help
2) Apply Monitors
Approach to the Sick Neonate ... Management 7) Do Work ... SarahFoohey #Sick #Neonate ... #pediatrics #neonatal ... differential #diagnosis #peds
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
Pressure in the Neonate ... resistance • Improves work ... emmabuxton10 #CPAP #Neonate ... #ABCs #ABCDE #Peds