is 17.5 bilirubin level need for phototherapy in a healthy 7 day old baby?

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RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl2 years ago

A. Guess it is on the higher side the average level is about five or 5.5 so this is actually higher if you keep your child phototherapy day is going to be good for the child only because in the jaundice levels are going to come down faster

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