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Neonatal Jaundice: Risk Factors and Treatment Options
Neonatal jaundice, a common condition in newborns, occurs due to elevated bilirubin levels in the blood. Risk factors include prematurity, blood type incompatibility between the mother and baby, and inadequate feeding. While mild cases often resolve on their own, treatment options for more severe jaundice include phototherapy, which helps break down bilirubin, and in extreme cases, exchange transfusion. Early detection and management are crucial to prevent potential complications, such as kernicterus, a type of brain damage associated with very high bilirubin levels.
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Dr. Saikiran Deshabhotla
Lead Consultant Neonatologist, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad
Dr Sai Kiran currently working as Consultant Neonatologist for the last 5 years and managing level III NICU at a tertiary care neonatal hospital. Overseeing DNB pediatric academic programme and guiding thesis projects
Upcoming Case Discussions
A Case Based Approach to Acute Care Bronchoscopy: Skills for the Intensivists
A Case-Based Approach to Acute Care Bronchoscopy: Skills for the Intensivists focuses on enhancing practical bronchoscopy skills essential for managing critically ill patients. Through real-world case discussions, the session will cover key techniques, decision-making strategies, and troubleshooting during acute interventions. It aims to build confidence in handling airway emergencies, performing diagnostic procedures, and improving patient outcomes in the ICU. This interactive approach ensures intensivists are better prepared to apply bronchoscopy effectively in urgent care settings.
Approach to severe hyperkalemia in ICU
Approach to Severe Hyperkalemia in the ICU focuses on rapid identification and targeted intervention to prevent life-threatening complications. The session outlines key steps including ECG monitoring, membrane stabilization with calcium gluconate, intracellular potassium shift using insulin-dextrose and beta-agonists, and potassium elimination via diuretics or dialysis. It emphasizes prioritizing reversible causes like renal failure or medication-induced hyperkalemia. Real-world ICU scenarios and evidence-based protocols will guide clinicians in managing this critical electrolyte emergency effectively.
Sleep Apnea and Daytime Fatigue
Sleep Disorder Breathing is a term for a group of conditions with abnormal breathing patterns during sleep. This affects everyday functioning and well being.There are few types of SDB which include upper airways resistance, hypopnea, apnea, catathrenia and heavy snoring. People suffering with SDB can have daytime symptoms that result in poor sleep also. There can also be sleepiness, depressed mood, irritability and cognitive dysfunction.
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Neonatal jaundice, a common condition in newborns, occurs due to elevated bilirubin levels in the blood. Risk factors include prematurity, blood type incompatibility between the mother and baby, and inadequate feeding. While mild cases often resolve on their own, treatment options for more severe jaundice include phototherapy, which helps break down bilirubin, and in extreme cases, exchange transfusion. Early detection and management are crucial to prevent potential complications, such as kernicterus, a type of brain damage associated with very high bilirubin levels.