Question
The baby is 32 days old and had an indirect bilirubin level of 199.4 and a direct bilirubin level of 9.3 during the check-up yesterday. What should be done?
Answer
Jaundice in newborns can be classified into physiological and pathological types. Physiological jaundice usually appears within 2 to 3 days after birth, does not exceed 2 weeks, and the daily increase in serum bilirubin does not exceed 85μmol/L. Pathological jaundice may appear within 24 hours after birth, with serum bilirubin levels higher than the normal range and lasting longer than the normal value. Based on the description, the baby may have pathological jaundice and needs timely treatment. Treatment methods include blue light therapy, albumin infusion, and the use of liver enzyme inducers. At the same time, it is important to keep the baby warm, feed appropriately, and ensure adequate fluid intake. Wishing the baby a speedy recovery and healthy growth!