Neonatal total bilirubin 273μmol / L, belongs to the total bilirubin is elevated, may be breast milk jaundice or pathological jaundice caused by the main general treatment, drug treatment, physical therapy.
Total bilirubin of 273μmol/L in newborns is higher than normal level, which may be caused by breastfeeding. Generally speaking, jaundice will be significantly reduced and bilirubin level will be gradually restored when breastfeeding is stopped for about 24 to 48 hours.
However, if the jaundice is caused by pathologic jaundice, timely treatment is needed. Generally, blue light irradiation is needed to help reduce jaundice and bilirubin level. Albumin is also supplied, mainly to reduce the incidence of bilirubin encephalopathy. Some of the children need to take medicine under the guidance of the doctor to help eliminate jaundice and improve the clinical symptoms of the children.
Newborns with total bilirubin of 273μmol/L should seek medical attention to identify the cause and then targeted treatment or therapy. The above drugs should be used according to the doctor’s instruction.