Neonatal Jaundice
In this video, the viewer will learn the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and management of neonatal jaundice.
Learning Objectives
Recall clinical signs of severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia that may compromise airway protection or necessitate preparation for intubation
Explain how neurologic manifestations of bilirubin toxicity influence the need for advanced airway support in neonates
Apply focused airway assessment and intubation readiness planning when neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is associated with altered mental status or seizures
Analyze progression of neurologic symptoms in severe hyperbilirubinemia to determine when airway protection and intubation should be anticipated
Evaluate airway and intubation preparedness in neonates with suspected bilirubin‑induced neurologic dysfunction to optimize patient safety
Author(s)
Lauren (Veit) Collen, MD
Co-Director, VEOIBD Clinic; Gastroenterologist, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition | Boston Children's Hospital
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Lucy Rubin, MD
Neonatal Fellow | Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Resident Physician | Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Project Coordinator | OPENPediatrics
Karen Fantasia, MFA
Content Production Manager, OPENPediatrics | Boston Children's Hospital
Ann Marie McFee, BFA
Lead Medical Illustrator & Animator, OPENPediatrics | Boston Children's Hospital
Traci Wolbrink, MD, MPH
Co-Director, OPENPediatrics; Co-Director, Center for Educational Excellence and Innovation; Program Director, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine | Boston Children’s Hospital
Associate Professor of Anaesthesia | Harvard Medical School
Citation
Veit L, Rubin L, Erickson A, Fantasia K, McFee A. Wolbrink T. Neonatal Jaundice. 1/2019. Online Video. OPENPediatrics.. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/3537/neonatal-jaundice.