Just to support your first response Mary, I think it really does depend on how old the baby is ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Murphy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2004 7:04 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] URGENT INFO NEEDED
> Hi, on further thought about recent cases, mostly if the baby is alert and > feeding, I use lots of strong natural light and observe. I did have one > baby that we knew would have jaundice because of family history. I took him > to the teaching hospital for children,PMH on day 4. His SBR was 310. We > were sent home without phototherapy and advice to keep him in the light and > regular feeding. I went back for a followup SBR the next day.. same result > and same advice. I must admit I was surprised, but it was 2 different paeds > and a top hospital for children. The baby was fine. Cheers, MM > > > > Reading my Maggie Myles, she suggests that SBR levels above 250 on a full > > term baby may require phototherapy and levels above 340 are approximate > > indications for exchange transfusion in infants above 35 weeks gestation. > > > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
