Efficient methods and methods for treating neonatal jaundice
Neonatal jaundice is a common disease in newborns, but once it occurs, it will threaten the health of newborns. Jaundice occurs due to excessive bilirubin in the newborn\’s body. If not treated in time, it may cause brain damage. The following describes efficient methods and methods for treating jaundice from the perspectives of early prevention, phototherapy, drug treatment, and nutritional support.
Early prevention
Early prevention is an effective measure to prevent jaundice in newborns. Not long ago, research showed that a considerable proportion of newborns were caused by excessive bilirubin due to fetal anemia, acidosis and other reasons. Therefore, pregnant women with fetal anemia, maternal iodine deficiency, prenatal and labor complications, etc. need to pay special attention. In addition, the first two days after birth, especially the first day, require special attention and timely early prevention.
During the early prevention process, it is necessary to ensure breastfeeding, because milk contains essential elements for the elimination of jaundice, and it also ensures adequate moisture and nutrition for the baby. Correct feeding is beneficial to the elimination of jaundice. For breastfed newborns, ensure sufficient milk volume and frequent feeding to ensure that the newborn can increase the elimination of jaundice.
Phototherapy
Phototherapy is currently the main method for treating neonatal jaundice. This method mainly uses blue light of a specific wavelength to irradiate the newborn\’s skin, so that the bilirubin on the skin can be converted into water-soluble yellow-green biliogen for excretion.
The treatment time of phototherapy should be 2-3 hours, 2-3 times a day, while paying attention to keeping the light uniform and strong enough. Home phototherapy requires special attention to ambient light conditions to avoid bilirubin reactions. In addition, newborns have sensitive skin. If the phototherapy time is too long or the phototherapy device is used improperly, it may cause skin abrasions or infections. Therefore, during phototherapy treatment, the newborn\’s eyes and skin need to be covered to protect the skin.
Drug treatment
For some causes of jaundice, treatment with medications is essential. Currently, commonly used drug treatments include calcium gluconate, lactulose, imipenem, and glycine.
Calcium gluconate is one of the most widely used drugs. Its main function is to promote the synthesis and metabolism of bilirubin, and at the same time, it can reduce the accumulation of bilirubin by increasing excretion. Imipenem mainly controls the disease by inhibiting the further development of jaundice.
Nutritional support
Supportive nutrition is very important when treating jaundice. During this period, newborns need to take in adequate nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, fats and vitamins. At the same time, nutritional support can also promote the healthy development of newborns, enhance their resistance, and also have a positive effect on the treatment of jaundice.
In short, efficient methods and methods for treating neonatal jaundice are multifaceted. In addition to early prevention and nutritional support, phototherapy and drug therapy can play an important role in the treatment of neonatal jaundice. During the treatment process, it is necessary to make a reasonable selection based on the actual situation of the newborn, and pay attention to the timing and duration of treatment.
