Question
A six-week premature newborn, who has been born for one week and is receiving treatment in an incubator, has a total bilirubin level of 205, indicating severe jaundice. In this situation, how should one handle the newborn’s high fever after the jaundice?
Answer
When faced with the situation of a newborn developing high fever after jaundice, the primary task is to actively adjust the treatment plan to prevent the deterioration of the condition. It is recommended to use blue light therapy to reduce bilirubin levels and appropriately cooperate with glucose powder to alleviate symptoms. These treatment measures are generally effective in improving the newborn’s condition, so there is no need to be overly concerned. For newborn jaundice, timely professional treatment is crucial, and attention should also be paid to daily care, such as dietary adjustments, to promote recovery.