Neonatal jaundice of 17.2mg/dL is diagnosed as pathological jaundice, and light therapy is recommended, along with medication.
1. Phototherapy: If the jaundice value of full-term newborns is more than 12.9mg/dL, and that of preterm infants is more than 15mg/dL, it is diagnosed as pathologic jaundice, and should be treated in time. Phototherapy is an effective and simple method to reduce serum bilirubin. Blue light and green light are the most effective. Adverse reactions include fever, rash, etc., which are not serious and can be continued with phototherapy.
2. Drug therapy: at the same time should be corrected metabolic acidosis in newborns, conducive to unconjugated bilirubin and albumin linkage. Immunoglobulin can be used intravenously to inhibit phagocytosis and destroy red blood cells. At the same time, you can also take oral anti-yellowing drugs, such as anti-yellowing granules for treatment.
Neonatal jaundice of 17.2mg/dL should be promptly admitted to the hospital and treated under the supervision of a doctor. The above drugs need to be used in accordance with medical advice.