Does a Newborn with Jaundice of 16.2 Need Blue Light Therapy?

Newborn jaundice refers to the elevated bilirubin levels in the blood during the neonatal period due to abnormal bilirubin metabolism, resulting in yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera, which is a common clinical problem in newborns. With a bilirubin index of 16.2 mg/dl, considering pathological jaundice, blue light therapy should be administered to reduce the jaundice.
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