Question
Is it necessary for newborns with physiological jaundice to be hospitalized for blue light therapy? How should newborns with physiological jaundice be treated? How should the treatment for newborns with physiological jaundice be carried out?
Answer
Newborn physiological jaundice generally has mild symptoms, and if the jaundice levels are not particularly high, hospitalization may not be required. Treatment should be based on the child’s serum bilirubin levels and clinical diagnosis. Since the baby is a newborn, it is not advisable to inject excessive amounts of medication. Therefore, when injecting serum bilirubin (a hormone), the dosage is very small, but it is injected twice a day for three consecutive days.