Question
After a few days of birth, the newborn’s skin shows jaundice, diagnosed by the doctor as neonatal jaundice, with a jaundice index reaching 19.5. In this situation, is blue light therapy necessary? Generally speaking, how long does the course of blue light therapy for neonatal jaundice typically last?
Answer
Jaundice is a common phenomenon in newborns, and in most cases, it does not require blue light therapy. However, for cases with higher jaundice indices, blue light therapy may be considered a necessary treatment option. The duration of blue light therapy depends on the specific symptoms and individual differences of the infant. If the jaundice does not subside after blue light therapy, this should be diagnosed as pathological jaundice, and further inpatient treatment should be considered. For the health of newborns, the best advice is…