Hyperbilirubinemia: Recognition, Care and Management of Term and Near-Term Infants

Objectives

What is the Problem?

Definition of Terms

Production, Metabolism, Transport and Excretion

Assessment

Practice Standard

Current Treatment

Education

Bibliography

Quiz

Main Lab Page

Bibliography

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