Question
What can be done for a nine-day-old neonate with a bilirubin level of 295.5?
Answer
The bilirubin level is quite high and requires immediate blue light therapy and the oral administration of silymarin granules to reduce the jaundice and prevent further exacerbation of bilirubin brain disease or kernicterus. Typically, continuous blue light therapy is needed for about a week. In case of further deterioration, blood transfusion treatment may be required. Consider pathological jaundice. It is important to seek timely blue light therapy at the hospital. If possible, it’s also beneficial to expose the baby to sunlight more often. It’s best to proceed with treatment under a doctor’s guidance.