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Template:Neonatal jaundice evaluation
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- The most important component of the workup is differention of direct vs indirect bilirubinemia
- See BiliTool and the phototherapy guide for total bilirubin cutoff by age recommendations
- History extremely important
- Mother's blood type (important if mother is RH negative or O blood type)
- Assess for any signs of decreasing oral intake or signs of dehydration?
- Baby's general appearance (well appearing?)
- Total bilirubin/Direct bilirubin levels
- CBC (for evaluation of hemolytic anemia or polycythemia vera)
- Consider coombs or T&S (mom & baby)
