Question
How is neonatal hemolytic disease treated?
Answer
For neonates suspected of having intrauterine hemolysis or potential hemolytic disease, in addition to observing their jaundice-related conditions (including the time of onset, degree of jaundice, and progression), it is also necessary to test the blood types of both the mother and the baby, as well as the levels of blood group antibodies in their serum and their types. This is to determine if the jaundice is caused by hemolytic disease; to test the level of bilirubin in the blood; and to detect the presence and extent of anemia.