Question

A 5-day-old term baby is noted to be jaundiced with a total bilirubin at the phototherapy threshold for age on the treatment nomogram. He is otherwise well and breastfeeding. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Start phototherapy and monitor bilirubin levels

Answer

Reassure only and review at 6 weeks

Answer

Start exchange transfusion immediately

Answer

Stop breastfeeding and give formula only

Answer

Start antibiotics for presumed sepsis

Practice question

A 5-day-old term baby is noted to be jaundiced with a total bilirubin at the phototherapy threshold for age on the treatment nomogram. He is otherwise well and breastfeeding. What is the most appropriate management?