Neonatal Jaundice

ALL visibly jaundiced neonates need a bilirubin measurement.

Assessment of jaundice must always include assessment of health, risk factors and signs of system illness.

 

Follow the RCHT guideline: 

http://doclibrary-rcht-intranet.cornwall.nhs.uk/DocumentsLibrary/RoyalCornwallHospitalsTrust/Clinical/Neonatal/JaundiceGuidelineForTheManagementOfNeonatal.pdf

 

Unwell jaundiced baby of any age:

Immediate telephone referral to Neonatal (if less than 1 week old) or Acute Paediatric inpatient service, or 999 if A, B, or C compromise. 

 

Apparently well baby with jaundice:

 

Date:                July 2021

Review Date:   July 2022

Contributors:   Dr Andrew Collinson, Dr Chris Bell, Consultant Paediatrician, RCHT

RMS GP:           Dr S Burns

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