Question
The skin jaundice measurement of the newborn shows a value of 19.7 on the face and 16.5 on the chest, but the baby’s feeding, defecation, and mental state are all normal. In the case of high physiological jaundice in newborns, is it necessary to undergo hospitalization for blue light therapy?
Answer
If the bilirubin index of the newborn is elevated, it is recommended to take the baby to a local large hospital for a blood test to determine the bilirubin index. Timely blue light therapy should be taken, along with oral Chinese medicine to reduce jaundice, to prevent the condition from worsening and leading to bilirubin encephalopathy or nuclear jaundice. Typically, about seven days of continuous blue light therapy is required. If the condition worsens, blood transfusion treatment may be necessary.