Hypoglycemia in the newborn.
Indian J Pediatr
; 2001 Oct; 68(10): 963-5
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ABSTRACT
Since a universal definition for hypoglycemia is lacking, an operational threshold for initiating therapy has been defined. Hypoglycemia is encountered in a variety of neonatal conditions including prematurity, growth retardation and maternal diabetes. Since hypoglycemia may be asymptomatic, routine screening for this condition in certain high risk situations is recommended. Supervised breast-feeding may be a treatment option in asymptomatic hypoglycemia. However, symptomatic hypoglycemia should always be treated with a continuous infusion of parenteral dextrose. Neonates needing dextrose infusion rates above 12 mg/kg/m should be investigated for refractory causes of hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia has been linked to poor neuro-developmental outcome and hence aggressive screening and treatment is recommended.
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Assunto principal:
Glicemia
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Infusões Intravenosas
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Recém-Nascido de Baixo Peso
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Recém-Nascido
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Recém-Nascido Prematuro
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Fatores de Risco
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Triagem Neonatal
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Glucose
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Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Indian J Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
2001
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Article