Question
What is the situation when a newborn’s bilirubin level is high?
Answer
The bilirubin level should be assessed based on the specific value. If the skin jaundice is below 10 units, treatment is recommended. If it is below 10 units, generally no treatment is needed. For levels above 15 units, blue light therapy is suggested. It’s beneficial to expose the baby to more sunlight to help fade the jaundice. It’s important to prevent colds, as being exposed to cold is not recommended.