Question

A 10-day-old term infant with TSB 18 mg/dL is 36 hours post-discharge; phototherapy threshold per AAP is 16 mg/dL. Feeding and vitals are normal. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Intensive phototherapy and feeding support

Answer

Exchange transfusion now

Answer

Outpatient follow-up in 72 hours without therapy

Answer

Sunlight exposure at home

Answer

Delay therapy; thresholds are for preterm infants

Practice question

A 10-day-old term infant with TSB 18 mg/dL is 36 hours post-discharge; phototherapy threshold per AAP is 16 mg/dL. Feeding and vitals are normal. What is recommended?