Question
If the jaundice level measured through the skin in a newborn is higher than 12.9 milligrams per deciliter, does it indicate pathological jaundice? If the jaundice level at birth is 22, does treatment need to be considered?
Answer
According to the standard for newborn jaundice, if the jaundice level measured through the skin exceeds 12.9 milligrams per deciliter, it may indicate pathological jaundice. When the jaundice level reaches or exceeds 22 millimoles per liter, it is usually recommended to use blue light therapy and consider administering oral drugs like silymarin to reduce jaundice.