Kernicterus was coined by Schmorl.
== Prevention ==Measuring the serum bilirubin is helpful in evaluating a baby's risk for developing kernicterus
 co-trimoxazole)  displaces bilirubin from serum albuminCriglerNajjar syndrome, type IG6PD deficiencyBruisingGilbert's syndrome and G6PD deficiency occurring together especially increases the risk for kernicterus

