January 18, 2021

Nursing Tip of the Day! - Pediatric Nursing

Category: Pediatric Nursing 
Toxic levels of bilirubin (dependent on age, but in general > 20 mg/dL) may be associated with neurotoxicity, encephalopathy, and the development of kernicterus. Kernicterus is characterized by yellow staining in areas of the basal ganglia.

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