Question

A 2-day-old term infant has TcB of 15.5 mg/dL; the local phototherapy threshold for age/gestation is 17 mg/dL. According to AAP jaundice guidance, what should be done next?

Accepted Answer

Obtain a total serum bilirubin (TSB) to confirm before deciding

Answer

Start phototherapy immediately

Answer

Observe and repeat TcB in 24 hours only

Answer

Discharge with no follow-up

Answer

Start IVIG now

Practice question

A 2-day-old term infant has TcB of 15.5 mg/dL; the local phototherapy threshold for age/gestation is 17 mg/dL. According to AAP jaundice guidance, what should be done next?