Patient's question:
My child was just born not long ago, but now he has jaundice. How should we treat it?Doctor's answer:
Generally, phototherapy or blood exchange therapy can be chosen. Phototherapy is a simple and effective method to reduce unconjugated bilirubin in the serum. Blood exchange therapy can effectively lower bilirubin and exchange sensitized red blood cells, alleviating anemia. Supportive therapy mainly involves actively preventing and treating hypoxia, hypercapnia, cold injury, hunger, infection, and hyperosmolar drug infusion, preventing the temporary opening of the blood-brain barrier, and preventing the occurrence of bilirubin encephalopathy.