Jaundice Flashcards
Excessive concentrations of bilirubin in the skin; Most have counter staining fluids in the bottle
Jaundice Fluid
Where does jaundice first appear?
In the sclera of the eye
How is bilirubin actually seen in the blood?
Yellow
The three things that effect Biliverdin?
Oxidation
High Index
Acidic PH
Does Jaundice fluid have a low or high Formaldehyde content?
Low; 15 or lower
What is the purpose of Jaundice fluids?
To prevent the conversion of yellow bilirubin to green biliverdin
The dye to help cover internal discolorations such as jaundice
Counter Staining Compound AKA Counter staining dye
What is the main component of turning the yellow bilirubin to green biliverdin?
HCHO
What is the cause of conversion of bilirubin to biliverdin?
High Formaldehyde index
Acidic nature of the formaldehyde
What is Jaundice fluid also called?
Two-Step fluid
The ways to treat Jaundices cases are what?
Large amounts of pre injection
Counter staining dyes
External cosmetics
Torchiere Lamps
What is the primary goal of jaundice patients?
Preservation
What is the Sclera?
The white portion of the eye
What is one of the active dyes in Counter staining?
Eosin
What are the two ingredients that make up the different in strength in jaundice fluid?
Leather Tanning Acids
Paraformaldehyde
