Patient's question:
My baby is 21 days old and has high jaundice. The white blood cell count is very low, only 4.5. What could be the reason? The doctor said it's very serious. Now she has been sent to an incubator. What should I do? What can I do for her? A father who is extremely worriedDoctor's answer:
Neonatal sepsis to be ruled out. Check CRP and blood culture. Empirical antibiotic therapy is recommended. Blue light therapy for jaundice. Hospital stay: Confirmed sepsis: 14-21 days (40% with concurrent meningitis. Requires longer duration); ruled out sepsis: around 10 days. Just follow your doctor's advice. There's nothing you can do. Be prepared financially. Comfort your mother. Stay strong. If the condition needs to be kept from your mother, then keep it hidden. If you panic, everything will fall apart. Men must remain calm and composed.