Background: Hyperbilirubinemia is the most common cause of hospitalization among neonates. Severe, untreated hyperbilirubinemia can lead to acute bilirubin encephalopathy and kernicterus. Although rare, these conditions can pose significant risks for morbidity and mortality in neonates.In 2004, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a guideline for management of hyperbilirubinemia in neonates over 35 weeks [...]