Patient's question:
The baby's jaundice level is around 5 points, and the hemoglobin is over 300. Is this serious? How much hemoglobin is considered normal? Does the baby need to be hospitalized in this condition?Doctor's answer:
The formula is because 1 milligram per liter (mg/L) equals 17.1 millimoles per liter (mmol/L). A jaundice value of 300 mmol/L is equivalent to 17.5 mg/L. If it is physiological jaundice, it will resolve on its own; if it is pathological jaundice, treatment such as phototherapy is required. If there is no significant reduction after one week, it is likely pathological. It is necessary to wear an eye mask for about 5 minutes, and it will gradually subside every few days. Hospital phototherapy usually gradually turns yellow within 3 days, and intravenous glucose is administered during the phototherapy period.