What should I do if the ABO hemolysis value is too high?

Patient's question:

My son has been born for a week, but his ABO hemolysis value is too high. What should I do about the high ABO hemolysis value?

Doctor's answer:

According to your description, the baby is likely to experience hemolysis again. The main clinical manifestations of hemolysis are jaundice and anemia.
Recommendations:
- It is necessary to closely monitor how the baby's skin reappears jaundiced. If it does, blue light therapy should be implemented to prevent the recurrence of bilirubin encephalopathy.
- Regular blood tests should also be conducted to understand if there is anemia. Severe anemia may require transfusion treatment.

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