Question

How is a newborn jaundice value calculated?

Answer

The formula for calculating newborn jaundice values is: 1mg/dl = 17.1umol/l. If the value mentioned is 11, it indicates 11mg/DL. How many days old is your child?

  1. Physiological Jaundice: It usually appears between 2 to 5 days after birth, and newborns are generally in good condition. Full-term infants typically see it resolve within 14 days, while premature infants may require 3 to 4 weeks. In terms of serum bilirubin levels, full-term infants generally do not exceed 205μmol/(12mg/dl), while premature infants do not exceed 257μmol/(15mg/dl).