True about physiological jaundice in neonate
A. Occurs in first 6 hrs. of delivery
B. Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia
C. Neurological sequele are common
D. Best treated by phototherapy
E. Starts on 2nd day of life
A. Occurs in first 6 hrs. of delivery
B. Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia
C. Neurological sequele are common
D. Best treated by phototherapy
E. Starts on 2nd day of life
Ans. (B) Unconjugated
hyperbilirubinemia ; (E) Statrs on 2nd day of life
Characterisitcs
of physiological jaundice in newborn
— Jaundice appears on 2nd or 3rd day.
— Peak level of bilirubin (maximum 12 mg/dl) on 4th/5th day.
--- Icterus disappears by 7-14 days.
— Jaundice appears on 2nd or 3rd day.
— Peak level of bilirubin (maximum 12 mg/dl) on 4th/5th day.
--- Icterus disappears by 7-14 days.
— In premature babies, level becomesmaximumto
15 mg/dl on 5-7th day and disappears by 14 days to a month.
--- Usually unconjugated fraction of bilirubin is raised.
— Level of declining bilirubin 2 mg/day occurs in phase-II
---- It resolves
spontaneously. --- Usually unconjugated fraction of bilirubin is raised.
— Level of declining bilirubin 2 mg/day occurs in phase-II
