Objectives

Discuss bilirubin metabolism
Production
Creation
Excretion

 
Define the various terminology used to describe jaundice & hyperbilirubinemia

 

Compare characteristics of and interventions for
Physiologic jaundice
Pathologic jaundice
Breast milk jaundice

 
Discuss sequelae of unrecognized or inadequate treatment of jaundice
Kernicterus

 

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