High bilirubin levels

[SHANNASMOM2005]

 My new baby, Kylie Belle had her bilirubin tested today it was at a 17, the doc sent us home with a special light to treat her jaundice, it was a 9.8 at the hospital, she was in a bed with the same special light and doc said really not to worry cause it wasnt too high, to worry when it gets in the high teens, and we were sent home. i was wondering if there was anyonce who has been thur this, how long did treatment last? ... 

a lil bit of info :

When jaundice does require treatment, a technique called phototherapy is usually used. Phototherapy simply means treatment using light. Light --either sunlight or artificial light-- speeds up the removal of bilirubin from the blood by the liver.

In phototherapy, the babies skin is exposed to special, high intensity lights often called "bililights". The baby's clothes are removed and the eyes are covered to protect them from the light. The baby is kept warm in an incubator or under a clear plastic shield that fits across the top of a crib. Temporary and usually minor side effects may include a rash or loose stools.

Phototherapy continues until the amount of bilirubin reaches and remains at a safe level. Some babies may need to stay in the hospital an extra day or two until this happens. The bilirubin level is checked regularly by testing a small sample of blood, often taken from the baby's heel.