Question
At 30 days old, the newborn’s jaundice index is 170 umol/L. Is this considered pathological jaundice?
Answer
Based on the description, a jaundice index of 170 umol/L in a newborn falls within the range of pathological jaundice. It is advisable to take treatment measures, including taking Chinese patent medicine Yinzhuang Huang oral liquid and undergoing blue light therapy. At the same time, attention should be given to providing easily digestible and absorbable foods, and careful care and attention should be given to the newborn.