Which of the following statement is true for physiological jaundice in neonate?
Most neonates develop visible jaundice due to elevation of unconjugated bilirubin concentration during their first week. This common condition is called Physiological jaundice. It lasts for 5 days in term infants & 7 days in preterm infants. It doesnot require any treatment & disappers spontaneously. In pathological jaundice clinical jaundice will appear in the first 24hrs of life. Ref: Nelson, 18th Edition, Pages 760-761; O P Ghai, 6th Edition, Pages 170-171.
Occurs in the first 6 hours of delivery
Neurological sequelae are common
Best treated by phototherapy
Stas on 2nd day of life