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Neonatal Jaundice

Assessment and management of jaundice in newborns.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Paediatrics

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Jaundice in the newborn
National
Jaundice in newborn babies under 28 days: NICE guideline [CG98]
National
NICE guideline [CG98]: Jaundice in newborn babies under 28 days
National
Guidelines for detection and management of hyperbilirubinemia in term and late preterm newborn infants (Canadian Paediatric Society)
Local
Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation (AAP Clinical Practice Guideline)
Local
Neonatal Jaundice - SA Perinatal Practice Guidelines
Local
Neonatal Jaundice Guideline No. MN25.7-V11-R30 (Queensland Clinical Guidelines)
Local
NICE guideline: Neonatal jaundice: summary of NICE guidance
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the key clinical signs to assess the severity of neonatal jaundice in a newborn?Updated: 8/17/2025
  • At what bilirubin level should I consider phototherapy for a newborn with jaundice?Updated: 8/17/2025
  • What are the indications for referring a newborn with jaundice to a specialist?Updated: 8/17/2025
  • How can I differentiate between physiological and pathological jaundice in neonates?Updated: 8/17/2025
  • What follow-up actions should I take for a newborn discharged with mild jaundice?Updated: 8/17/2025
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