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1 MANAGING JAUNDICE IN THE BREASTFEEDING INFANT AKA: Lack of Breastfeeding Jaundice November 16, 2012 Orange County Lawrence M. Gartner, M.D. University of Chicago and Valley Center, California KERNICTERUS: The reason we have to care about bilirubin AKA: Bilirubin Encephalopathy Definition: Brain damage resulting from the entrance of unconjugated bilirubin into certain centers in the brain and causing death of neurons. Manifestations: Acute opisthotonus, spasticity, seizures, death Long Term chroeoathetoid CP, deafness, severe motor deficit 1

2 WE THOUGHT KERNICTERUS HAD DISAPPEARED! It has not! Why not? What types of infants are still having kernicterus? All kinds of children but one type has emerged recently as predominant The New Kernicterus: BREASTFED INFANTS 90% of all cases of kernicterus especially with weight loss in excess of 10% BIG PREMATURES 35 weeks and >2,500 grams poorer breastfeeders, greater weight loss INTERNAL BLEEDING Cephalhematoma, Subgaleal hemorrhage, Unknown site G6PD DEFICIENCY About 30% of cases of kernicterus The Making of Bilirubin 2

3 Bilirubin Structure Neonatal Jaundice: Mechanisms Synthesis Liver Load Uptake Conjugation Excretion Bile Duct Enterohepatic Circulation Intestine Physiologic Jaundice of the Newborn Breastfed Formula-fed 3

4 New Study from Brazil Draque C M et al. Pediatrics 2011;128:e565-e571 Breastfeeding and Jaundice: Two Phenomena BREASTMILK JAUNDICE Normal and Physiologic STARVATION JAUNDICE aka: Breastfeeding Jaundice aka: Breast-non-feeding Jaundice Abnormal and dysfunctional Neonatal Jaundice: Mechanisms In Breastfeeding Infants Synthesis Liver Load Uptake Conjugation Excretion Bile Duct Enterohepatic Circulation Intestine 4

5 More frequent breastfeeding results in lower bilirubin levels More frequent feedings increases caloric intake Greater caloric intake results in lower bilirubin levels Wu PYK, et al. Metabolic Aspects of Phototherapy. NICHD Randomized, Controlled Trial of Phototherapy for Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia. Pediatrics 1985;75:

6 Worst Case Scenario 37 5/7 wk, 3680g male Shoulder dystocia, vacuum & forceps cephalhematoma (noted only by nurses), breastfed Discharged at 22 hours F/U Office Visit at 42 hours: Jaundice noted by nurse; weight loss 9%; physician notes: no comment on jaundice or cephalhematoma; no observation of breastfeeding; no bilirubin test; no F/U app t Case (cont.) At Home: Days 2-5: Breastfeeding fair: 4 8 feeds per day; 3-4 urines & 3-4 stools/d; progressively more jaundiced; medical advice: window exposure Day 4: Mother very concerned about breastfeeding; tries to make app t for doctor to see patient the next day, but gets app t for 2 days later Lactation Consultant: Day 5 Not weighed, severe jaundice; refuses to breastfeed Sends baby home;? faxes report to doctor Day 6: No feeding, vomiting formula; 5 urines & 2 stools Case (cont.) Day 6: Not feeding; severe jaundice, 15% weight loss Bilirubin drawn; sent home with home phototherapy Bilirubin result: total 29.3/ mg/dl; doctor orders repeat bilirubin at home Repeat bilirubin result: 32.6/4.3 mg/dl Day 6: ICN Admission 9 hours after initial bilirubin 6

7 Case (cont.) ICN Findings: Severe lethargy, no suck, opisthtonus, seizures, dysconjugate gaze, severely encephalopathic, extensive cephalhematoma Bilirubin 30.9 mg/dl Exchange transfusion started 10 hours after first bilirubin. Outcome: 3 years of age Severe spastic quadriplegia, severe motor developmental delay, athetosis, poor feeding (needs gastrostomy tube), sits only with full support, deaf, probably normal intelligence Messages from case: Large prematures are at particular risk of kernicterus Risk factors need to be recognized: cephalhematoma, prematurity, hemolysis, Jaundice needs to be closely monitored and treated promptly Poor breastfeeding is both a symptom of and result of hyperbilirubinemia 7

8 New References - Highly Recommended American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Practice Guideline Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation Pediatrics 2004;114: Gartner, L.M. Hyperbilirubinemia and Breastfeeding (Chap 13) Textbook of Human Lactation, Ed. by T.W. Hale and P.E. Hartman. Hale Publishing 2007 Pages AAP - New Management Guidelines Ten Key Elements 1. Promote & Support Successful Breastfeeding 2. Nursery protocols to identify & evaluate hyperbilirubinemia 3. TSB or TCB bilirubin on infants jaundiced in first 24 hrs. 4. Visual estimation of bilirubin is not reliable 5. Interpret bilirubin levels in relation to age in hours 6. Infants less than 38 weeks and breastfed infants at higher risk of developing hyperbilirubinemia need closer surveillance 7. Assess all infants for risk of hyperbilirubinemia pre- discharge 8. Provide parents with written & verbal info about neonatal jaundice 9. Appropriate follow-up based on age at discharge and risk status 10. Treat newborns, when indicated, with phototherapy and/or exchange transfusion Pediatrics 2004;114: Primary Prevention Recommendation #1 Clinicians should advise mothers to nurse their infants at least 8 to 12 times per day for the first several days. Recommendation #1.1 The AAP recommends against routine supplementation of non-dehydrated breastfed infants with water or dextrose water. Supplementation with water or glucose water will not prevent hyperbilirubinemia or decrease total serum bilirubin levels. Pediatrics 2004;114:

9 Prevention of Excessive Hyperbilirubinemia 1. Early initiation of breastfeeding First 30 to 60 minutes of life 2. No feeds prior to initiation No water, no glucose water, no formula 3. Optimize breastfeeding from the beginning Position; latch; formal evaluation early 4. Teach and use early feeding cues 5. No supplementation Differentiate between normal irregularity and true starvation. Risk Factors for Excessive Hyperbilirubinemia 9

10 Recommendation 2.2 Clinical Assessment Jaundice should be assessed whenever the infant s vital signs are measured but no less than every 8 to 12 hours In daylight at window (preferred) Or well lit room First seen in face; progresses caudally Uncertain reliability of clinical asssessment Use transcutaneous bilirubin measurement If elevated confirm with serum bilirubin Standing orders should give nurse the right to order transcutaneous or serum bilirubin without specific physician order. Pediatrics 2004;114: Monitoring of Jaundice and Bilirubin Clinical Observations Variable Depends on person, experience, lighting In hospital Formal assessment of jaundice every shift Use transcutaneous bilirubin if available Use serum bilirubin if infant appears jaundiced even if think it is mild unless reliability of transcutaneous method has been established. Repeat serum bilirubin before discharge or use transcutaneous technique. At home Don t rely on parents Parents are even less reliable observers If in higher risk categories by Bhutani curve, schedule for early visit with serum bilirubin determination. Monitoring of Jaundice and Bilirubin (cont.) Monitor daily weights in hospital Use of cephalocaudal progression Be cautious Use TOTAL serum bilirubin Do not subtract the direct fraction Measure direct fraction if jaundice continues for more than 3 weeks Measure Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) activity in otherwise unexplained jaundice in infants of Mediterranean, Arabic, Asian and African origin and others Perform formal risk assessment before discharge (risk factors and Bhutani curve) 10

11 Monitoring of Jaundice and Bilirubin (cont.) If jaundice appears in the first 24 hours, no matter how mild: Perform transcutaneous or serum bilirubin determination immediately Repeat to determine rate of rise Perform diagnostic studies Assume hemolysis or internal bleeding until proven otherwise. If total bilirubin exceeds 12 mg/dl at any age, perform diagnostic studies to determine cause. Laboratory Evaluation Required Blood Type and Rh Mother; Baby Coombs Test (DAT) Baby Hemoglobin/Hematocrit Red cell smear for morphology Optional G6PD Serum electrolytes Reticuylocyte count Recommendation 5.1: Risk Assessment before Discharge Before discharge assess risk for severe hyperbilirubinemia Every nursery should have formal protocol Essential for infants discharged before 72 hrs Best method: measure serum or transcutaneous bilirubin in every infant before discharge and plot on Bhutani curve Perform at same time as metabolic blood sampling Pediatrics 2004;114:

12 Bhutani VK, et al. Pediatrics 1999;103:6-14 Breastfeeding Management What to do: Correct breastfeeding difficulties before child leaves hospital Assess breastfeeding at follow-up visit and correct all problems on site or refer to lactation expert DON T LEAVE A STARVING CHILD STARVING! If necessary, feed expressed breastmilk, banked human milk or formula Optimize breastfeeding management to achieve return to exclusive breastfeeding Recognize that parents will associate jaundice with breastfeeding and will have increased anxiety regarding breastfeeding 12

13 Recommendation 6.1 Hospital Policies and Procedures All hospitals should provide written and verbal information for parents at the time of discharge to include: Explanation of jaundice Need to monitor infants for jaundice Advice on how monitoring should be done Early visit (3 to 5 days of age) Repeat visit if indicated Can not rely on parents observations of jaundice to determine severity Recommendation Follow-up Visit Timing If discharged before 24 hours, see by age 72 hrs If discharged 24 to 47.9 hrs, see by age 96 hrs If discharged 48 to 72 hrs, see by age 120 hrs Second follow-up visit If discharged before 48 hrs, may need second early visit if first visit is before 72 hrs. With risk factors use judgment Examiner: Qualified (licensed) health care professional Follow-up Visit (cont.) Content of follow-up visit Infant weight and percent change from birth Assessment of intake by caretaker history Voiding and stooling frequency Observe feeding Breast or bottle Assessment of clinical jaundice Serum bilirubin if clinical jaundice is more than minimal. If uncertain get the serum bilirubin. 13

14 Breastfeeding Management(cont.) If jaundice not related to breastfeeding: Continue breastfeeding Formula supplement may help reduce bilirubin but has risks Use of elemental formulas If breastmilk jaundice and low risk with bilirubin 20 to 25 mg/dl: Phototherapy & continue breastfeeding Home vs. hospital Interrupt breastfeeding for 24 hours & feed elemental formula Supplement breastfeeding with elemental formula Combined treatment is most effective but often unnecessary Guidelines for Phototherapy 35 or more weeks of gestation Guidelines for Exchange Transfusion - 35 or more weeks of gestation 14

15 Summary: New Management Concepts Routine transcutaneous or serum bilirubin before discharge (day 2) Plot bilirubin on Bhutani chart Use risk prediction to determine frequency of visits and subsequent serum bilirubins 15

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