Patient's question:
A few days after the child was born, their face was yellowish. It's difficult for the baby's jaundice to subside. I have now taken the child for blue light treatment. Is blue light treatment harmful to the child? What is the maximum number of times a child can receive blue light treatment?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice refers to the condition during the neonatal period where abnormal bilirubin metabolism leads to elevated bilirubin levels in the blood, resulting in the yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera. It is the most common clinical issue in newborns. This condition can be categorized into two major types: physiological and pathological. Pathological jaundice must be treated with blue light exposure. Single or double-sided light should be applied continuously for 2-48 hours (typically not exceeding 4 days). Treatment can be discontinued through continuous or intermittent irradiation until the bilirubin level drops below 7 mg/ml.