Question

A 3-day-old term neonate develops jaundice with a serum bilirubin above the phototherapy threshold for age and risk factors. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Arrange urgent phototherapy

Answer

Reassure that this is physiological jaundice and discharge

Answer

Wait and repeat bilirubin in one week

Answer

Start broad-spectrum antibiotics only

Answer

Immediate exchange transfusion without phototherapy

Practice question

A 3-day-old term neonate develops jaundice with a serum bilirubin above the phototherapy threshold for age and risk factors. What is the most appropriate management?