Newborn Jaundice Treatment and Testing

The newborn developed jaundice on the second day of life, with the mother’s blood type O and the child’s B. The transcutaneous testing index was 18, and the child had taken Barberry Granules. The doctor recommended hospitalization. Inquire about the necessity of blue light therapy, and understand how to diagnose hemolytic jaundice, and whether it is necessary to go to a specialized testing institution for blood tests.
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What to Do if a Newborn’s Jaundice Index Reaches 16 on the Transcutaneous Test

A newborn’s transcutaneous bilirubin test index reached 18 on the second day after birth. The mother has O-negative blood type, and the child has B-positive blood type. The baby is taking a herba artemisiae annua medication, and the doctor recommends hospitalization. The child’s older sister experienced similar symptoms and they subsided on their own. Questions include whether blue light therapy is needed, how to diagnose hemolytic jaundice, and where to conduct liver function tests.
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