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Causes and Management of Hyperbilirubinemia by Keith Lajot is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice in newborns can result from increased bilirubin levels due to various factors like increased red blood cell breakdown or issues with bilirubin conjugation or excretion. Physical examination and total serum bilirubin testing are used for diagnosis. Treatment may involve phototherapy using blue light to convert bilirubin to more soluble forms or exchange transfusion in severe cases to prevent potential brain damage from bilirubin toxicity.

Author

Keith Lajot

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EN