Neonatal Jaundice Due to Delayed Conjugation: Physiology, Symptoms, and Care
1. Introduction to Delayed Conjugation Neonatal jaundice is a classic clinical finding in the first week of a newborn’s life, characterized by a yellow discoloration of the skin and sclera. This visible phenomenon is the direct result of hyperbilirubinemia, an excess of bilirubin in the blood. While jaundice can stem from increased red blood cell … Read more