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Prolonged jaundice in infants: health visitors have a vital role in recognising prolonged jaundice.(CLINICAL UPDATE)
Community Practitioner
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May 1, 2009|
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At least two children are diagnosed with a liver disease every day in the UK, more than with childhood leukaemia. (1) Jaundice occurs in up to 90% of babies in the first few days of life. However, prolonged jaundice is a significant indicator of paediatric liver disease, and can occur in up to 15% of babies. (2,3) The role of health visitors and midwives is vital for early referral and management of these infants. This update uses one case to raise questions about recognising and responding to prolonged jaundice (see Box 1).
What is prolonged jaundice?
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