Question
The baby had jaundice at birth, initially just a little yellow on the tip of the nose. The next day, many small yellow spots appeared on the nose, resembling yellow millet grains. By the third day, the face started to turn yellow. From the fifth to the sixth day, the entire body turned yellow. In this situation, how high does the jaundice level need to be for blood transfusion treatment?
Answer
Newborn jaundice refers to yellow spots appearing on the skin, sclera, and mucous membranes, also known as hyperbilirubinemia. The causes of this condition are relatively complex and can lead to kernicterus in severe cases, which can result in death or severe sequelae. Newborn jaundice is typically divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. During the neonatal period, if indirect bilirubin levels increase due to any cause beyond 20%, it may enter brain tissue and cause brain damage and kernicterus. In such cases, blood transfusion treatment may be required.
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