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List some bilirubin problems a baby encounters
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Transient unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia
Conjugated hyperbilirubinaemia Breast feeding jaundice |
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Give a few remarks about transient unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia, not mentioning its shite but descriptive name
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In all new borns =< 1 week while they adapt to the extrauterine environment = clinically jaundice
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Same again but have a look at Conjugated hyperbilirubinaemia
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Implies obstruction to bile excretion
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Breast feeding jaundice?
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First week of birth due to caloric and fluid deprivation during first few days.
More frequent feeding --> lower bilirubin levels |
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Describe RBC breakdown with a focus on Haem degradation
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RBC--> Haem degradation --> Bilirubin (lipid soluble)
Bilirubin can --> Become albumin bound and be destroyed in the reticuloendothelial system or --> XS free (Xceed albumin capacity) -->cross BBB--> Neuronal damage (neurotoxicity) -->Jaundice --> Kernicterus = Death |
