Question
Why are newborn jaundice phototherapy indications important?
Answer
The indications for newborn jaundice phototherapy include: one, when the serum bilirubin level in general patients exceeds 205 micromoles per liter; two, for very low birth weight infants exceeding 85 micromoles per liter; three, for extremely low birth weight infants exceeding 103 micromoles per liter; four, for newborns with hemolytic disease, the total serum bilirubin level exceeds 85 micromoles per liter. Additionally, some scholars suggest preventive treatment for very low birth weight infants.