Neonatal jaundice

Nurs Child Young People. 2016 Jul 8;28(6):11. doi: 10.7748/ncyp.28.6.11.s15.

Abstract

Essential facts The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) first published guidelines on jaundice in newborn babies in 2010 and updated them in May. Jaundice is caused by raised bilirubin levels when red blood cells are broken down.

MeSH terms

  • Bilirubin
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Jaundice, Neonatal / blood
  • Jaundice, Neonatal / nursing*
  • Parents / education*
  • Parents / psychology
  • Patient Education as Topic*
  • Phototherapy / methods*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • United Kingdom

Substances

  • Bilirubin