My Baby Needs Surgery and Has a High Billiruben

Bilirubin encephalopathy

Bilirubin-induced neurologic dysfunction (BIND); Kernicterus

Bilirubin encephalopathy is a rare neurological condition that occurs in some newborns with severe jaundice.

Kernicterus

Kernicterus is a condition where very high bilirubin levels in the blood are deposited in the brain tissue causing irreversible damage to the brain. In the newborn, early diagnosis and treatment of jaundice or conditions that lead to jaundice may help prevent kernicterus.

Causes

Symptoms

Exams and Tests

Treatment

Outlook (Prognosis)

Possible Complications

When to Contact a Medical Professional

Prevention

References

My Baby Needs Surgery and Has a High Billiruben

Source: https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/bilirubin-encephalopathy

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