2004 Hyperbilirubinemia management guidelines

(OUTDATED) Be aware that in 2022 the AAP released updated guidelines

PediTools has a new tool for the updated 2022 AAP recommendations

(Link to comparison between AAP 2004 and 2022 treatment thresholds)

Assistance with the AAP 2004 guidelines for the management of hyperbilirubinemia in newborns 35 or more weeks of gestation.

Risk factors:

  • isoimmune hemolytic disease
  • G6PD deficiency
  • asphyxia
  • significant lethargy
  • temperature instability
  • sepsis
  • acidosis
  • albumin < 3 g/dL

Citing: If you use PediTools for a publication or clinical guideline, please consider citing: Chou JH et al., J Med Internet Res 2020;22(1):e16204 (available open access [PDF])






Age and Bilirubin
Age (hours)
Bilirubin
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Optional age calculator
Date of birth
Date of measurement

Tips and Tricks

  • Enter an age and bilirubin level
  • Or, can enter a comma-separated list of ages and bilirubin levels, to assess trends on the plot. Treatment recommendations will be based on the latest age.
  • Or, can enter just an age (with no bilirubin levels) to check what thresholds are at that age

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