The jaundice index of full-term babies generally does not exceed 12.9mg/dL, if the jaundice of full-term babies is 15.4mg/dL, it belongs to the high situation, which is more serious.
Pediatric jaundice is caused by the accumulation of bilirubin in the body caused by the yellow staining of the skin or other organs, can be divided into pathological and physiological two kinds, the general situation of jaundice index of full-term babies does not exceed 12.9mg/dL, therefore, full-term babies with jaundice of 15.4mg/dL, belong to the high situation, is more serious. Consider pathological jaundice.
Pathological jaundice should take the baby to the doctor in time, and if necessary, phototherapy or blood exchange treatment can be carried out.
Parents are advised to bring their babies to the doctor in time when they have jaundice to avoid adverse consequences.