IKTERUS NEONATORUM
ABSTRACT: The word jaundice is
derived from the French word "jaune 'which means yellow. Jaundice is a
yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera due to increased
production of bilirubin in the blood. This situation indicates an increased bilirubin
production or elimination of bilirubin from the body's ineffective. Neonatal
jaundice is divided into two physiologic jaundice and pathologic jaundice.
Causes of neonatal jaundice is excessive bilirubin production, disruption in
the "uptake" and conjugation result of impaired liver function,
impaired transport process due to the lack of albumin increased indirect
bilirubin and excretion disorder caused by blockage of the liver due to
infection or damage to liver cells (congenital abnormalities). One way to do
for checking the degree of yellow in the neonatal by Kramer is with the
forefinger emphasized in places like bone protruding bones, nose, chest, knees.
Complications heaviest newborn jaundice is bilirubin encephalopathy or jaundice
kern. Management of jaundice there are several kinds of light therapy
(phototherapy / blue light), exchange transfusion, optimal breastfeeding and
sunlight therapy.
Penulis: Luluk Fajria Maulida
Kode Jurnal: jpkesmasdd130031
