Editorial: Microsystems, Macrosystems, and Kernicterus

摘要

Kernicterus is a devastating—although relatively uncommon—condition that occurs in newborns as a consequence of severe hyperbilirubinemia. Fortunately, kernicterus is preventable if abnormally high levels of bilirubin are detected and treated in time. In recent years, accrediting and professional organizations have become increasingly aware of both the risk and consequence of undetected severe hyperbilirubinemia and have responded by issuing updated alerts to hospitals and updated guidelines for health care professionals.