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Neonatal Jaundice: Types and Management by Geo Clim is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Jaundice is the yellowing of skin and mucous membranes due to high bilirubin levels. It is one of the most important events requiring medical attention in newborns. Physiological jaundice is common and benign, while pathological jaundice requires treatment. Pathological jaundice can be caused by hemolytic diseases like Rh incompatibility which breaks down red blood cells, requiring interventions like phototherapy or exchange transfusions to prevent kernicterus, a serious brain condition caused by high bilir
- Author
- Geo Clim
- Language
- EN