Case Discussion on Neonatal Jaundice

Neonatal jaundice is characterized clinically by a yellowish discoloration of the skin, sclera, and mucous membrane and is caused by high total serum bilirubin (TSB). Unconjugated bilirubin's negative effects on the central nervous system are particularly dangerous for preterm infants and those...

• Neonatal jaundice, or hyperbilirubinemia, is a common condition where total serum bilirubin exceeds the 95th percentile for age, resulting in yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera. It's prevalent in 60% of term and 80% of preterm babies during their first week of life, often requiring readmission after birth.