Prolonged jaundice persists for 14 days in a baby born at term (37 weeks or more gestation), or to 21 days in a pre-term baby born before 37 weeks gestation.
Prolonged jaundice persists for 14 days in a baby born at term (37 weeks or more gestation), or to 21 days in a pre-term baby born before 37 weeks gestation.
It’s a common card to pick up in some paeds EDs – the yellow newborn. But whilst this can be an ‘easy’ one, such tiny babies can strike fear into the hearts of some!
It’s a common card to pick up in some paeds EDs – the yellow newborn. But whilst this can be an ‘easy’ one, such tiny babies can strike fear into the hearts of some!
A neonate presents to the emergency department with significant jaundice.
Inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) are disorders of chemical pathways. These diseases led to dangerous deficiencies or excesses of chemicals.
Neonates can present with normal physiology to the paediatric emergency department. Studies have suggested that 1.9% of all patients present within the first month of life
Sick neonates with vesiculopustular rashes should be tested for HSV, candidal and Staphylococcal infections (EL3)