Elevated bilirubin concentrations (for age in hours) may occur due to increased bilirubin production (breakdown of heme moiety of hemoglobin) and/or delayed bilirubin elimination (hepatic and ...

Bilirubin is a viscous, brownish-yellow substance that is a natural byproduct of liver processes like breaking down old red blood cells. Normally, it is excreted from the body without cause for ...

The metabolism of bilirubin begins with its production from heme in the spleen and bone marrow, followed by transportation to ...

Baseline bilirubin and rate of rise should also be monitored in at-risk infants. Methods include visual assessment of skin color, laboratory testing, transcutaneous bilimeter readings, end tidal ...