Question
Three days after birth, a neonate was found to have elevated bilirubin levels (forehead 133, cheeks 150, chest 146) during a medical examination. How can the severity of neonatal jaundice be determined?
Answer
Jaundice can cause the entire body skin and whites of the eyes of neonates to turn yellow. If not treated promptly, it may cause brain damage. The severity of jaundice needs to be determined through blood tests. If the baby has not recovered from jaundice after more than half a month or if the bilirubin level is too high, it is an abnormal condition. It is recommended to go to the local hospital for a skin jaundice value test and make a judgment based on the test results.