3 day old neonatal is brought by the mother to pediatrician, with complaints of yellowish discoloration of body. On testing bilirubin level is found to be 20mg/dL. What is the next step of management
Correct Answer: Continue breastfeeding and start phototherapy
Description: Age
Cut - off for phototherapy
24-48 hours
15mg/dl
48-72 hours
18mg/dl
> 72 hours
20mg/dl
Category:
Pediatrics
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