Jaundice in Pediatrics — Case | Neonatology | SMLE Q#19204
SMLE Question #19204
Pediatrics
Neonatology
Objective: OBJ-NEO-HYPERBILI-EXCHANGE
Last updated: April 2026
A 2-day-old term male newborn is evaluated for jaundice. He has predominantly unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia and has received intensive phototherapy for 6 hours, but the bilirubin continues to rise. He is feeding poorly and mildly lethargic. Examination shows jaundice to the trunk without hepatosplenomegaly or signs of infection. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
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