A 3-day-old term newborn has total serum bilirubin close to, but below, the phototherapy threshold on the AAP 2022 nomogram and has risk factors (excl...

Question

A 3-day-old term newborn has total serum bilirubin close to, but below, the phototherapy threshold on the AAP 2022 nomogram and has risk factors (exclusive breastfeeding, weight loss 9%). Best management?

Accepted Answer

Ensure feeding support and close follow-up within 24 hours with repeat bilirubin

Answer

Initiate phototherapy immediately regardless of threshold

Answer

Discharge with routine 2-week follow-up

Answer

Exchange transfusion

Answer

Start phenobarbital

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

A 3-day-old term newborn has total serum bilirubin close to, but below, the phototherapy threshold on the AAP 2022 nomogram and has risk factors (exclusive breastfeeding, weight loss 9%). Best management?