Neonatal Conditions - Hypoglycemia

Question 1

Neonatal hypoglycemia
-definition
-risk factors
-presentation
-management

Answer 1

U2.6mmol/L

Premature
Maternal DM
IUGR
Hypothermia
Neonatal sepsis
Metabolic conditions

Asymptomatic <=> symptomatic
Autonomic
-jittery, irritable
-pale, high RR
Neuroglycopenic
-poor feeding
-weak cry
-hypotonic
-seizures

Asymptomatic => monitor BMs, normal feeding
Symptomatic or BM U1 => admit to SCBU, IV 10% dextrose