Question
If a newborn’s jaundice level reaches 5 points and the hemoglobin level is over 300, is this situation severe? What is the normal range for hemoglobin? Does the baby’s current condition require hospitalization?
Answer
According to the conversion formula, 1 mg/dL equals 17.1 mmol/L, so a jaundice level of 300 mmol/L is equivalent to 17.5 mg/dL. If it’s physiological jaundice, it usually resolves on its own; however, if it’s pathological jaundice, treatment is necessary, such as blue light therapy. If the jaundice does not show significant improvement after one week, it may be pathological, and it is recommended to undergo blue light therapy, along with intravenous glucose injection during treatment. Blue light therapy in a hospital typically results in a gradual decrease in jaundice within three days. During treatment, the baby needs to wear an eye mask, and after about 5 minutes, the intervals