Neonatal Jaundice: Recognise, Test, Refer

Jaundice is common in newborns and usually harmless, but at high levels it causes permanent brain damage. Nurses and midwives at the PHC are the key to catching it early.

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Jaundice is common in newborns and usually harmless, but at high levels it causes permanent brain damage. Nurses and midwives at the PHC are the key to catching it early.

What this session covers

What neonatal jaundice is
Causes and risk factors for severe jaundice
The blanch test, demonstrated
Danger signs that need urgent action
Referral and prevention, and the role of nurses and midwives

Facilitator

Prof Zubaida L. Farouk, Professor of Paediatrics, Bayero University Kano.

Part of the ICSA Learning Series, Module 1: Essential Newborn Care. Participants who attend the required share of Module 1 sessions and complete the pre- and post-session assessments earn a certificate of participation.

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Maternal and newborn care

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