A 2-day-old, 38-week newborn has TSB 14.8 mg/dL at 48 hours with no neurotoxicity risk factors. According to the 2022 AAP guideline, what is the best ...

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A 2-day-old, 38-week newborn has TSB 14.8 mg/dL at 48 hours with no neurotoxicity risk factors. According to the 2022 AAP guideline, what is the best action?

Accepted Answer

Start phototherapy immediately for all TSB ≥13 mg/dL at 48 h

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Use hour-specific threshold; this value is below phototherapy threshold-monitor and reassess

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Exchange transfusion now

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Administer IVIG

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Discharge without any follow-up

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A 2-day-old, 38-week newborn has TSB 14.8 mg/dL at 48 hours with no neurotoxicity risk factors. According to the 2022 AAP guideline, what is the best action?