Question
A two-month-old infant has a bilirubin index of 18.5 in their jaundice test. What treatment should be administered?
Answer
If a newborn’s bilirubin index is elevated, it is recommended to first conduct a liver function test. If the liver function is normal, medication treatment at home can be initiated, such as taking jaundice reduction granules, and ensuring the baby consumes adequate fluids. Appropriate sunlight exposure can also aid in the reduction of jaundice. It is advised to return to the hospital for a follow-up check in one to ten days. If the liver function index does not decrease, it may be necessary to consider hospital-based blue light therapy and intravenous treatment.