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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: 

Neonatal Jaundice in the First Two Weeks of Life Clinical Guideline and Prolonged Jaundice Neonatal Clinical Guideline

 

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:

SBR = Blood test Serum Bilirubin

TCB = Transcutaneous Bilirubinometer. If TCB > 250mmol/l needs SBR.

 

 

Page Review Information

Date:                       04 July 2025

Review Date:           04 July 2027

Contributors:           Dr Andrew Collinson,

       Dr Chris Bell, Consultant Paediatrician, RCHT

RMS GP:                Dr Melanie Schick, GP, RMS