Patient's question:
When the baby was taken for vaccinations two days ago, its jaundice level was checked. Dr. Huang said that the baby's jaundice level is still not normal, but I noticed that the baby's face is no longer yellow. I wonder how this threshold is determined. Could you please tell me the normal range of jaundice for newborns?Doctor's answer:
One of the characteristics of early jaundice is that the jaundice level changes over time, making the safe value range vary at different time points. Pediatricians generally consider factors such as gestational age, age in days, weight, the infant's health status, the presence of high-risk factors, the ability to achieve effective follow-up, and the jaundice curve reference range to determine whether further medical intervention is needed. This decision is quite specialized, so it is recommended that parents consult a professional pediatrician for advice.