A 5-day-old term baby presents with jaundice. Total bilirubin is at the phototherapy threshold according to the Australian nomogram for age and risk, ...

Question

A 5-day-old term baby presents with jaundice. Total bilirubin is at the phototherapy threshold according to the Australian nomogram for age and risk, and the baby is otherwise well and feeding normally. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Commence phototherapy and arrange close monitoring

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Immediate exchange transfusion

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No treatment required and no follow-up

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Start antibiotics for presumed sepsis

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Advise sunbathing instead of hospital therapy

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Neonatal jaundice phototherapy threshold

A 5-day-old term baby presents with jaundice. Total bilirubin is at the phototherapy threshold according to the Australian nomogram for age and risk, and the baby is otherwise well and feeding normally. What is the most appropriate management?