A neonate’s third day jaundice index of 15.3mg/dL is more serious.
Full-term newborns should be less than 12.9mg/dL jaundice on the third day, preterm newborns should be less than 15mg/dL, jaundice index of 15.3mg/dL belongs to the jaundice is high, generally is the manifestation of pathological jaundice, is more serious, if not timely treatment jaundice may continue to aggravate, and may even lead to bilirubin encephalopathy.
Pathological jaundice often needs to take blue light irradiation treatment, along with intravenous infusion of albumin, can effectively promote the decline of bilirubin. However, if the jaundice index rises persistently, blood exchange therapy can be adopted if necessary.
Jaundice index of 15.3mg/dL on the third day of life of newborns need to consult the doctor in time, cooperate with the doctor’s treatment, to avoid aggravation of the condition. The above drugs need to be used in accordance with medical advice.