Understanding When to Admit for Neonatal Jaundice Treatment: Phototherapy and Exchange Transfusion   Neonatal jaundice occurs in a significant number of newborns. While mild cases often resolve without intervention, certain bilirubin levels and risk factors signal the need for medical intervention such as phototherapy or, in severe cases, exchange transfusion.     What is Phototherapy? …

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Prolonged Jaundice in Newborns: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment   Prolonged jaundice, or yellowing of the eyes and skin that persists beyond three weeks in a term baby, can indicate underlying health issues. In term babies, prolonged jaundice is defined by bilirubin levels remaining above 10 mg/dL after three weeks. Though jaundice often resolves naturally, persistent …

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Neonatal jaundice: Recognizing symptoms, tracking at home, and knowing when to seek medical advice.   Neonatal jaundice is a common condition affecting about 80% of newborns, usually appearing around the third day of life, peaking between days 5 and 7, and resolving within 1-2 weeks. Although mild jaundice often resolves on its own, it’s essential …

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Hour-Specific Bilirubin Nomogram for Newborns: Risk Classification and Intervention Ranges   Jaundice is common in newborns, and the hour-specific bilirubin nomogram, as adapted from the AAP Subcommittee on Hyperbilirubinemia (Pediatrics 2004; 114:297-316), is a critical tool for determining if intervention like phototherapy is necessary. This nomogram classifies infants into low, medium, and high-risk categories to guide …

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