A 2-day-old term newborn (38 weeks, 3.2 kg) is well-appearing with TSB 17.5 mg/dL. The AAP 2022 nomogram places the infant above the phototherapy thre...

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A 2-day-old term newborn (38 weeks, 3.2 kg) is well-appearing with TSB 17.5 mg/dL. The AAP 2022 nomogram places the infant above the phototherapy threshold for age and risk. What is the recommended management?

Accepted Answer

Initiate intensive phototherapy now

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Exchange transfusion immediately

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No therapy; recheck bilirubin in 48 hours

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Start UV light at home

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Start phenobarbital

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

A 2-day-old term newborn (38 weeks, 3.2 kg) is well-appearing with TSB 17.5 mg/dL. The AAP 2022 nomogram places the infant above the phototherapy threshold for age and risk. What is the recommended management?