A 6-day-old term infant has isoimmune hemolytic disease and rising bilirubin despite intensive phototherapy. What is the next escalation per AAP guida...

Question

A 6-day-old term infant has isoimmune hemolytic disease and rising bilirubin despite intensive phototherapy. What is the next escalation per AAP guidance?

Accepted Answer

IV immunoglobulin (IVIG) 0.5-1 g/kg as escalation

Answer

Exchange transfusion immediately at any level

Answer

Add phenobarbital

Answer

Stop phototherapy and observe

Answer

Start ursodeoxycholic acid

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia

A 6-day-old term infant has isoimmune hemolytic disease and rising bilirubin despite intensive phototherapy. What is the next escalation per AAP guidance?