Most newborn babies will experience jaundice, and novice parents will pay special attention to it. So, how can hospitals measure the jaundice value of babies?
Firstly, hospitals currently measure bilirubin through percutaneous methods, with the most accurate method being testing newborns for jaundice through blood sampling. A full-term baby's normal jaundice value is 100ml of blood with bilirubin levels below 12.9mg, while a premature baby's normal jaundice value is 100ml of blood with bilirubin levels below 15mg. When the jaundice value exceeds 12.9mg, or the jaundice index rises too quickly, or the symptoms of jaundice exceed 14 days, and premature infants have not subsided for more than 4 weeks, it may be pathological jaundice.
Secondly, physiological jaundice usually reaches its peak in 3-5 days and gradually disappears in 7-10 days. As long as bilirubin does not exceed 15mg/dL, it is within the normal range. For children with physiological jaundice, parents should breastfeed their first sip of breast milk in a timely manner to enhance the baby's immunity, which generally does not require special treatment and can heal on its own. When necessary, restoration can be achieved by shining blue light.
Finally, when preventing jaundice in babies, pay more attention to the cleanliness of their skin, belly button, and buttocks to avoid infection. At the same time, pay attention to whether the child is accompanied by symptoms of poor mental state, drowsiness, and convulsions. If any are found, it is necessary to take the child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.
