Jaundice resident survival guide
| Jaundice Resident Survival Guide |
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| Overview |
| Causes |
| Diagnosis |
| Treatment |
| Do's |
| Don'ts |
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 higher than 2.5 to 3 mg per dL (42.8 to 51.3 μper L) in conjunction with a clinical picture of yellow skin and sclera. Bilirubin metabolism takes place in three phases; "prehepatic", "intrahepatic", and "posthepatic". By measuring total bilirubin and its conjugated and unconjugated levels can determine where is the dysfunction of bilirubin metabolism, and classified the causes 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
Of acute Jaundice
Of 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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