Admit if septic or concerning disease process
Typically determined by need for phototherapy
See phototherapy chart above
See phototherapy chart above
Neonatal jaundice
More common causes are listed first, followed by less common causes
Breast milk jaundice
Breast feeding jaundice
Due to substances in milk that inhibits glucuronyl transferase. It may start as early as 3rd day and reaches peak by 3rd week of life. It is unlikely to cause kernicterus
Biliary atresia
Neonatal hypoglycemia
Patient does not receive adequate oral intake which then causes reduced bowel movement/bilirubin excretion. Best diagnosed by looking for signs of dehydration and comparing weight to birth weight.