What is neonatal jaundice?
Neonatal jaundice, also called neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, refers to a condition that causes jaundice due to bilirubin metabolism disorder. This condition is very common in newborns. According to surveys, about 60% of newborns will develop mild jaundice on the 3rd to 5th day after birth. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and usually resolves on its own within a week or two. , but if the symptoms last for a long time or the jaundice appears severe or delayed, timely treatment is required.
How to prevent jaundice in newborn babies?
The main methods to prevent neonatal jaundice include the following aspects:
1. Avoid trauma to the newborn. For example, mothers with hyperbilirubinemia must control postpartum medication to avoid harm to the newborn;
2. Breastfeeding helps promote the excretion and degradation of bilirubin in newborns and prevents the occurrence of jaundice;
3. Ensure that newborns eat enough to ensure adequate nutrition and prevent the occurrence of jaundice;
4. Conduct regular routine examinations on newborns to ensure early detection and early treatment.
How to treat neonatal jaundice?
For newborns with severe or long-lasting jaundice symptoms, they need to be treated accordingly. Specific treatment measures include the following:
1. Phototherapy: The main treatment method for neonatal jaundice is phototherapy, which uses blue light or ultraviolet light to irradiate the skin of newborns, which can effectively promote the excretion of toxic substances;
2. Drug treatment: Some special cases require drug treatment, such as uronic acid, mannitol, etc.;
3. Manual blood transfusion: In the case of severe jaundice, technical operations such as plasma exchange are required;
Neonatal skin care after jaundice
After treatment, in order to effectively promote skin recovery, we also need to perform post-jaundice skin care, paying attention to the following aspects:
1. Keep the newborn’s skin clean and dry, and scrub it clean with warm water;
2. Change the newborn’s clothes and pay attention to keeping the room clean and hygienic;
3. Maintain adequate sleep, ensure nutrition, and enhance body resistance during treatment;
4. Avoid excessive touching and stimulating the baby to avoid excessive skin sensitivity.
Summary
Newborns are little lives that require more attention and care from us. As one of the most common diseases, neonatal jaundice requires professional treatment and care. Preventing neonatal jaundice requires many aspects. Breastfeeding and regular examinations are particularly important for preventing neonatal jaundice. As for treatment measures, methods such as phototherapy, drug therapy, and manual blood transfusion have their own unique applicable situations. Only by using correct treatment measures and performing post-jaundice skin care can the newborn recover quickly.
