Baby- Jaundice and phototherapy

1-Haemolytic disease of the newborn: This is the most important type as SBR can rise to a dangerous level. The most common cause is Rh incmpatbility,the mother is Rh –ve and the baby is Rh +ve,there is severe jaundice,SBR increases up to 0.5mgm/dl/hour with a strong +ve coombs test. Pallor,reticulocytosis,hepatosplenomegaly,+ve family history. ................
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