Neonatal Jaundice, Anoxia, and Hypoxia column

• Neonatal Jaundice


  Buildup of bilirubin in the blood
• Neonatal Jaundice symptoms


  Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
• Neonatal Jaundice causes


  Immature liver function
• Neonatal Jaundice severity


  Usually harmless, resolves on its own
• Neonatal Jaundice treatment


  Phototherapy (light therapy) in severe cases
• Anoxia 


  Complete lack of oxygen
• Anoxia symptoms


  Lethargy, weak cry, bluish skin color (cyanosis), seizures, coma
• Anoxia causes


  Problems with umbilical cord, severe breathing difficulties
• Anoxia severity


  Very serious, can lead to brain damage, organ failure, death
• Anoxia treatment


  Emergency medical care, may include oxygen therapy, medications
• Hypoxia 


  Insufficient oxygen reaching the tissues
• Hypoxia symptoms


  Similar to anoxia, but may be less severe
• Hypoxia causes


  Similar to anoxia, plus maternal health problems, complications during delivery
• Hypoxia severity


  Serious, can lead to brain damage, other complications
• Hypoxia treatment 


  Oxygen therapy, medications, depending on the cause