What is the bilirubin level in this newborn who is suffering from neonatal jaundice: (A) 8-10 mg/dl, (B) 12-14 mg/dl, (C) 5-10 mg/dl, (D) 15-20 mg/dl
Answer is D. Modified Kramer's rule for neonatal Jaundice



Area of body
Level
Bilirubin level (mg/dl)


1) Head and neck
1
4-6


2) upper trunk (above umbilicus)
2
8-10


3) Lower trunk and thighs
			(below umbilicus)
3
12-14


4) Arms and lower legs
4 
5-18


5) Palms and soles
5
15-20