Which of the following location is appropriate to screen for jaundice in a child?

Option 2 : Skin of abdomen

Concept:

• Jaundice -> Presence of excessive bilirubin the blood
• It occurs due to defect of liver conditions like hepatitis, gall stones and tumors can cause this
• Symptoms includes yellowish discoloration of skin, mucus membranes.
• Normal bilirubin is 1.2 mg/dl

Explanation:

• There are mainly 3 types of jaundice based on the filtering of bilirubin
  • Pre-hepatic
  • Hepatic
  • Post hepatic
• Jaundice is also most commonly seen among children
• Photo therapy will be provided for infants to reduce the bilirubin levels
• Skin of the abdomen gives us the clear idea for assessing jaundice

• Photo therapy -> providing UV rays to reduce the load of bilirubin
• Eyes and genitals should be covered while applying photo therapy
• Photo therapy can be provided single side or double sides