Question
Can neonatal jaundice be treated by exchanging parents’ blood?
Answer
According to the neonatal jaundice intervention standards formulated by the Pediatric Division of the Chinese Medical Association, full-term neonates should undergo phototherapy when their total bilirubin levels reach 418. At this point, it is important to follow the doctor’s advice and not act impulsively. High levels of bilirubin in the blood may lead to neonatal bilirubin encephalopathy, which can be life-threatening and almost always results in sequelae. Therefore, it is best to undergo phototherapy as soon as possible based on the doctor’s recommendation. Doctors have a high level of medical ethics, and their professional judgment should be trusted.