Question
On the third day after birth, the baby’s total bilirubin level reached 265. The baby has already undergone blue light therapy but the jaundice index continued to rise after discharge. What should be done?
Answer
Based on the description, the baby’s total bilirubin level reached 265 on the third day after birth and has undergone blue light therapy. However, the jaundice index continued to rise to 19.8 after discharge, necessitating inpatient treatment. After hospitalization, a urine test revealed a bilirubin level of 437. The doctor recommended initial blue light therapy and injection of human serum albumin. If the levels do not decrease, further surgery may be required. After 6 hours of treatment, the bilirubin level dropped to 342. The baby is currently in good condition with no other complications, and only needs to drink plenty of water and follow the doctor’s treatment plan.