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Jaundice typically is first noticed on a newborn's face at a bilirubin level of approximately 4-5 mg/dL (68-86 μmol/L). It then progresses down the trunk to the extremities (cephalocaudal progression) as the bilirubin level rises.
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CLIPP 8 - neonatal jaundiceination of the newborn (https://youtu.be/UaDf35HiVio). (This video is 15 minutes long and recommended only for users with fast internet access.)
13/22
Jaundice Evaluation Methods
Inspection
<span>Jaundice typically is first noticed on a newborn's face at a bilirubin level of approximately 4-5 mg/dL (68-86 μmol/L). It then progresses down the trunk to the extremities (cephalocaudal progression) as the bilirubin level rises.
In most infants, experienced pediatricians would estimate the bilirubin level to be in the 10-15 mg/dL (171-257 μmol/L) range when jaundice is visible below the knees, but Summary
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