Patient's question:
The newborn jaundice has decreased after being exposed to blue light in the hospital, but it hasn't completely resolved yet, as there are only two days left until the baby is a full month old. The transcutaneous bilirubin test still shows a level of around 150. I am O-negative blood type, and my husband is AB-positive. Our first child was B-positive, and this second child is also B-positive. I am concerned about hemolysis.Doctor's answer:
Physiological jaundice: Without treatment, it can be observed, and sunlight exposure can be used if necessary. Depending on the severity of jaundice, phototherapy and medication can be used. In severe cases, blood transfusion may be required. Phototherapy is safer. Depending on the condition of jaundice, either bilateral phototherapy or unilateral phototherapy can be used. If pathological jaundice causes a hemolytic reaction, medications such as albumin and gamma globulin can be used. If the early signs of kernicterus are present, early intervention is necessary.