A 32 weeks premature infants, 900gm weight on the third days. The serum bilirubin is 13 mg%. The treatment of choice is -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Exchange transfusion Total serum bilirubin (TSB) (mg/dL) Gestation & bih weight Healthy baby Sick baby Phototherapy Exchange transfusion Phototherapy Exchange transfusion Preterm babies 5-7 11-13 4-6 10-12 1001-1500g 7-10 13-15 6-8 11-13 1501-2000g 10-12 15-18 8-10 13-15 2001-2500g 12-15 18-20 10-12 15-18 Term babies >2500 g 15-18 20-25 12-15 18-20
Exchange transfusion
Phototherapy
Wait and watch therapy
Pharmacologic therapy