Treatments for Neonatal Jaundice
Treatments for Neonatal Jaundice
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources
for Neonatal Jaundice
includes the following list.
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Differential diagnosis list for Neonatal Jaundice may include:
- jaundice - any jaundice re-appearing after the first few days of life is not neonatal jaundice and may be serious. Also possible if neonatal jaundice does not resolve.
- carotenemia - a common cause of yellow or orange skin in older babies (usually after 4 months)
- Rh incompatibility
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Hospital statistics for Neonatal Jaundice:
These medical statistics relate to hospitals, hospitalization and Neonatal Jaundice:
- 0.001%81 of hospital consultant episodes were for neonatal jaundice due to other excessive haemolysis in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 80% of hospital consultant episodes for neonatal jaundice due to other excessive haemolysis required hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 56% of hospital consultant episodes for neonatal jaundice due to other excessive haemolysis were for men in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 44% of hospital consultant episodes for neonatal jaundice due to other excessive haemolysis were for women in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 34% of hospital consultant episodes for neonatal jaundice due to other excessive haemolysis required emergency hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
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Jaundice:
Treatment
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
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Discontinue and avoid potentially hepatotoxic medications
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Supportive care for viral hepatitis
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Rehydrate/refeed for Gilbert's syndrome
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Consider steroids in fulminant alcoholic hepatitis
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Cholecystectomy or ERCP with stone removal for obstructing gallstones
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Treat underlying causes of hemolysis or other disorders
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Antibiotics for cholangitis, sepsis
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Hydroxyurea and folate for sickle cell disease, prevent crises by adequate hydration, vaccinating against diseases, and try to prevent other infections
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Source: In a Page: Signs and Symptoms, 2004
Jaundice in Infants – Direct:
Treatment
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
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Varies by specific disorder
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General medication principles of cholestasis include
–Promoting bile flow with ursodeoxycholic acid
–Consider phenobarbital (increases bile excretion)
–Fat-soluble vitamins including K, D, E
–Vitamin A is a relative contraindication given hepatotoxicity at high levels
Consider formula with medium chain triglycerides as fat source (does not require bile acids to be absorbed)
Treat underlying disorder
–Kasai portoenterostomy for biliary atresia
–Surgical repair of choledochal cyst
–Special formulas for tyrosinemia
–Lactose free formula for galactosemia (e.g., soy based)
–Remove toxic exposures
–Treat infections
–Treat hypothyroidism
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Source: In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms, 2007
Jaundice in Infants – Indirect:
Treatment
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
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Treatment options vary based on level of bilirubin, age of presentation, and cause
–Goal is prevent levels high enough to cause kernicterus
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Phototherapy involves the use of photon energy to change the structure of bilirubin and permit excretion without glucuronidation
–Decisions for use are age-based
–Considered when serum level above 14 mg/dL
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Exchange transfusion should be considered with serum levels above 25 mg/dL
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IVF or breast-feed more frequently to increase volume
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Correct endocrine abnormality
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Improve perfusion if cardiac problem
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Correct anatomic abnormality
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Consider enteral binding agents
–Cholestyramine, charcoal, calcium phosphate
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Crigler-Najjar: Phenobarbital, may need liver transplantation
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Source: In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms, 2007
Jaundice [Icterus]:
Patient counseling
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
Encourage the patient with a hepatic disorder to decrease his protein intake sharply and increase his intake of carbohydrates. If he has obstructive jaundice, encourage a nutritious, balanced diet (avoiding high-fat foods) and frequent small meals.
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Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006
Jaundice:
Patient counseling
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
Encourage the patient with a hepatic disorder to decrease his protein intake sharply and increase his intake of carbohydrates. If he has obstructive jaundice, encourage a nutritious, balanced diet (avoiding high-fat foods) and frequent small meals. Teach the patient ways to reduce pruritus.
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Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007
Jaundice [Icterus]:
Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
▪ To decrease pruritus, frequently bathe the patient; apply an antipruritic lotion, such as calamine; and administer diphenhydramine or hydroxyzine.
▪ Prepare the patient for diagnostic tests to evaluate biliary and hepatic function, including laboratory studies (such as urine and fecal urobilinogen, serum bilirubin, liver enzyme, and cholesterol levels; prothrombin time; and a complete blood count), computed tomography, ultrasonography, cholangiography, liver biopsy, and exploratory laparotomy.
Patient teaching
▪ Teach the patient appropriate dietary changes.
▪ Discuss ways to reduce pruritis.
▪ Review with the patient prescribed medications and their possible adverse effects.
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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007
Jaundice - Case 15-4: 6-Week-Old Girl:
VI. Treatment
(Pediatric Complaints and Diagnostic Dilemmas)
The hepatic portoenterostomy (Kasai procedure) for biliary atresia involves the
anastomosis of a limb of small intestine to hepatic ducts in the region of the
porta hepatis (where the portal vein and hepatic artery enter the liver and the
hepatic ducts exit). It relies on the patency of tiny duct remnants to allow
for bile drainage from the liver. Cholangitis is among the most worrisome of
the postoperative complications of hepatic portoenterostomy; its signs and
symptoms include fever, diminished bile flow, and the return of
hyperbilirubinemia. Over time, survivors of hepatic portoenterostomy are also
at risk for liver dysfunction, portal hypertension, esophageal varices,
hypersplenism, and hepatopulmonary syndrome, in which arteriovenous shunts form
within the lung. Liver transplantation is often required for patients who have
undergone portoenterostomy for EHBA, and it is sometimes necessary as a primary
operation if liver disease is far advanced at the time of diagnosis. Estimates
of 10-year survival for patients with EHBA range from 40% to 70%. Approximately
25% to 40% of patients survive 10 years without requiring transplantation.
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Source: Pediatric Complaints and Diagnostic Dilemmas, 2003
Jaundice - Case 15-6: 5-Week-Old Girl:
VI. Treatment
(Pediatric Complaints and Diagnostic Dilemmas)
Treatment of Alagille syndrome focuses on the medical management of cholestasis,
promotion of growth and development, and treatment of any comorbidities (e.g.,
congenital heart disease). Children with Alagille syndrome suffer from
malabsorption and require supplementation of fat-soluble vitamins and provision
of sufficient calories for growth, which may necessitate tube feeding. Infants
should receive formulas containing medium-chain triglycerides, which are
absorbable without bile salts. Medications that may benefit Alagille patients
(for example, by promoting bile flow or reducing pruritus) include
phenobarbital, cholestyramine, ursodeoxycholic acid, and antihistamines.
Long-term follow-up of patients with Alagille syndrome includes monitoring for
the development of cirrhosis, portal hypertension, ascites, and liver failure.
The 20-year life expectancy for patients with Alagille syndrome is about 75%
overall, although rates are lower for those patients who require liver
transplantation and for those with severe associated abnormalities (e.g.,
congenital heart disease).
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Source: Pediatric Complaints and Diagnostic Dilemmas, 2003
Jaundice:
Jaundice - TREATMENT
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)
Clinical pearls:
- Treat Crigler-Najjar syndrome promptly with phototherapy and phenobarbital to prevent kernicterus.
- Older children with Wilson disease may present with profound hemolysis and may have predominantly unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia with severe parenchymal liver disease and fulminant liver failure.
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Source: The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, 2008
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