4 day old breastfed neonate, otherwise well, term neonate presented with jaundice, on testing the bilirubin level was found to be 18 mg/dl. Which of the following is the best step of management?
AStop breast feeding and do phototherapy
BInitiate exchange transfusion
CStart iv fluids and give phototherapy
DStart phototherapy and continue breast feeding
Which of the following statements about Kernicterus is TRUE?
APrematurity is the primary cause of Kernicterus
BKernicterus is due to Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
CKernicterus is not associated with increased morbidity.
DYellowish staining occurs primarily in the Cerebellum in Kernicterus
A term neonate, with a birth weight of 2700 g, who is otherwise well, and is exclusively breastfed, presents for routine evaluation. His total serum bilirubin is found to be 14mg/dl on day 5. What is the management?
ANo active treatment required
BStop breastfeeding for 2 days
CPhototherapy
DExchange transfusion
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