Phototherapy should be instituted when the total serum bilirubin level is at or above 15 mg per dL (257 mol per L) in infants 25 to 48 hours old, 18 mg per dL (308 mol per L) in infants 49 to 72 hours old, and 20 mg per dL (342 mol per L) in infants older than 72 hours.
Ceiba pentandra is the scientific name for the kapok tree. Specifically, that's the Latin name for the tree that's native to Caribbean islands, Central America, Mexico, and northern South America. There's another variety that's native to tropical west Africa. Its scientific name is Ceiba pentandra var.
What is kapok? How do I choose between a buckwheat-filled zafu and a kapok zafu? Kapok is a soft natural fiber from the Kapok tree which is found in Thailand and Indonesia. Naturally silky and resilient, it is the traditional stuffing for sitting cushions. ~ Those who meditate in the seiza, or kneeling position, may prefer a kapok cushion because it can be turned on its side to provide additional height.