Newborn jaundice sunbathing how long

Mild neonatal jaundice can choose sunlight irradiation, irradiation time is usually chosen at about 10 o’clock in the morning, the sunlight at this time is more appropriate, the length of irradiation control in 20-30 minutes, open the window irradiation effect is better, to avoid the newborn baby cold, must pay attention to the room temperature. Take off all the baby’s clothes and cover the baby’s eyes with a blindfold to avoid UV damage to the eyes, and put on a diaper to protect the perineal area. Sunlighting for neonatal jaundice is only suitable for mild jaundice. If the jaundice is high, you should still be hospitalized for blue light exposure and, if necessary, apply albumin intravenously to reduce free bilirubin. If the jaundice is hemolytic, intravenous application of gammaglobulin is required to block hemolysis, and severe jaundice requires blood exchange therapy.