Patient's question:
My daughter had a blood test for jaundice at 36 days, and the following abnormal values were detected: indirect bilirubin 101.6, direct bilirubin 36.3, and total bilirubin 137.9. Could you please tell me how accurate the jaundice measurement is for children using the transcutaneous method?Doctor's answer:
Newborns with high jaundice index are primarily treated with blue light exposure and oral Gentian and Coptis Fruit granules, or intravenous administration of jaundice-fighting drugs. As long as the jaundice index can be reduced in a timely manner, it doesn't matter. The main goal is to avoid serious complications such as bilirubin encephalopathy or kernicterus. In severe cases, exchange transfusion treatment may be required. The jaundice index of the skin is generally accurate. I recommend conducting a detailed examination of the child's jaundice condition before providing targeted treatment, which is the best approach.