A 3-day-old newborn is found to have jaundice with bilirubin levels just above threshold for phototherapy. Which is the recommended treatment approach...

Question

A 3-day-old newborn is found to have jaundice with bilirubin levels just above threshold for phototherapy. Which is the recommended treatment approach

Accepted Answer

Start phototherapy

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Exchange transfusion

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Immediate cessation of breastfeeding

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Intravenous immunoglobulin

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No treatment needed

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Paediatrics

A 3-day-old newborn is found to have jaundice with bilirubin levels just above threshold for phototherapy. Which is the recommended treatment approach