What is Neonatal Jaundice?

Neonatal jaundice is a normal physiological phenomenon that most newborns will experience. It is usually caused by an excess of bilirubin produced after the decomposition and metabolism of red blood cells, as the liver of newborns has not fully developed and cannot effectively eliminate these bilirubins, leading to their accumulation in the body and causing symptoms such as yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes.
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What is the Neonatal Jaundice Index?

The neonatal jaundice index is a measure used by doctors to assess the condition of neonatal jaundice. The normal value for full-term infants is below 12.9mg/100ml, while for premature infants, it is below 15mg/100ml. If the index exceeds the normal range or rises rapidly, it may indicate pathological jaundice.
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