Patient's question:
My friend just became a mom last week, giving birth to a beautiful and adorable little girl. However, as soon as the baby was born, she was taken to the intensive care unit. The doctor said the baby has symptoms of neonatal jaundice. The family is very worried and wants to know what symptoms neonatal jaundice is.Doctor's answer:
Infantile cyanosis is usually a sign of hypoxia. Infants with cyanosis and difficulty breathing should be checked for milk or vomit aspiration. They need to have their head turned to one side immediately. Patients with pneumonia require early antibiotic treatment. If cyanosis occurs, premature infants need to be alert to atelectasis or respiratory distress syndrome. Further diagnosis and treatment are provided by pediatric consultation. Additionally, patients with cyanosis and heart murmurs should have their color Doppler echocardiogram improved as soon as possible to rule out congenital heart disease.