Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2005
Full term newborn has developed jaundice at 10 hours of age. Hemolytic disease of newborn due to Rh-incompatibility was diagnosed. 2 hours later the infant has indirect serum bilirubin level increasing up to 14 mmol/L. What is most appropriate for treatment of hyperbilirubinemia in this infant?
Answer options
- Phototherapy
- Intestinal sorbents
- Phenobarbital
- Exchange blood transfusion
- Infusion therapy
Correct answer
Exchange blood transfusion
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