Jaundice resident survival guide
| Jaundice Resident Survival Guide |
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| Overview |
| Causes |
| Diagnosis |
| Treatment |
| Do's |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
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Overview
The classic definition of jaundice is a serum bilirubin level greater than 2.5 to 3 mg per dL (42.8 to 51.3 μper L) along with a clinical picture of yellow skin and sclera. Bilirubin metabolism takes place in three phases—prehepatic, intrahepatic, and posthepatic, so dysfunction in any of these phases may lead to jaundice. By measuring total bilirubin and its conjugated and unconjugated levels can determine the nature of jaundice.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions that may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.
Common Causes
Acute Jaundice
Chronic progressive Jaundice
Diagnosis
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Treatment
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Do's
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Don'ts
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