The treatment for newborn babies with high jaundice index includes blue light irradiation, transfusion of gammaglobulin or albumin or blood exchange therapy, etc. Doctors will choose different treatment options according to the specific conditions of the babies.
Newborn babies are prone to high jaundice because their body organs are not yet fully developed and their bilirubin metabolism is poor, which will cause an increase in serum bilirubin concentration, resulting in high jaundice, which requires active treatment.
1. Blue light irradiation: blue light irradiation is one of the common methods to treat jaundice, the irradiation time depends on the gestational age of the child, the age of the child at birth and the level of bilirubin, etc., and the irradiation can be continuous.
2. Transfusion of gammaglobulin or albumin: If the child is heavily jaundiced and the effect of blue light irradiation is not good, or at the same time, you can use the transfusion of albumin or gammaglobulin, which can effectively reduce the level of bilirubin.
3. Blood exchange therapy: If the baby has severe jaundice or bilirubin encephalopathy, blood exchange therapy can be considered. Blood exchange therapy can quickly get rid of free antibodies and sensitized red blood cells, reduce hemolysis and lower serum bilirubin concentration.
Parents of newborn babies with high jaundice should bring their babies to the doctor in time to avoid delaying the condition or causing adverse reactions. The above medicines should be used according to the doctor’s prescription.