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Jaundice level

2022-01-07 06:09:57
My baby born on 4th jan 2022, 35 weeks pregnancy, 2.56kg weight, female. Her jaundice level has come 15.6 on 7 jan. Should we keep her in NICU overnight for phototherapy or can we take her home? Please suggest. Report attached.
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Need phototherapy

Answered2022-01-07 14:53:50

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Keep him under phototherapy.

Answered2022-01-07 07:46:46

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Considering the gestational age , bilirubin level and day of life My advice is to keep under phototherapy,  as the levels might increase further till day 5 of life. Also mother's ans baby's blood group also plays imp role in jaundice setup..  Ask your pediatrician to consider that

Answered2022-01-07 06:14:49

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