L5: Neonatal Hypoglycemia

Question 1

Def of Neonatal Hypoglycemia

Answer 1

Blood glucose value < 45 mg/dl.

Question 2

Incidence of Neonatal Hypoglycemia

Answer 2

• Hypoglycaemia is the most common metabolic problem in neonatal medicine.
• It is more common in preterm and SGA infants.

Question 3

Etiology of Neonatal Hypoglycemia

• Depleted glycogen stores or decreased production

Answer 3

Question 4

Etiology of Neonatal Hypoglycemia

• Increased glucose utilization (hyperinsulinism)

Answer 4

Question 5

Etiology of Neonatal Hypoglycemia

• Others

Answer 5

Question 6

Pathophysiology of Neonatal Hypoglycemia

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Question 7

CP of Neonatal Hypoglycemia

Answer 7

Question 8

CP of Neonatal Hypoglycemia

• Asymptomatic

Answer 8

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Question 9

CP of Neonatal Hypoglycemia

• Symptomatic

Answer 9

Question 10

CP of Neonatal Hypoglycemia

• These signs and symptoms are non-specific and simulate other disease states.

Answer 10

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Question 11

CP of Neonatal Hypoglycemia

• The diagnosis should be confirmed by laboratory determination & response to ttt

Answer 11

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Question 12

Neonates at high-risk for hypoglycemia

Answer 12

Question 13

INVx for Neonatal Hypoglycemia

Answer 13

Question 14

Prevention of Neonatal Hypoglycemia

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Question 15

TTT of Neonatal Hypoglycemia

Question 16

TTT of Neonatal Hypoglycemia

• Asymptomatic < 25 mg/dl

Answer 16

Question 17

TTT of Neonatal Hypoglycemia

• Asymptomatic 25 - 45 mg / dl

Answer 17

Question 18

TTT of Neonatal Hypoglycemia

• Symptomatic

Answer 18

Question 19

The highest glucose concentration in peripheral line is ….., So, higher glucose concentrations need a central line.

Answer 19

12.5%

Question 20

Most hypoglycemia resolves in ……

Answer 20

2-3 days

Question 21

Pathophysiology of IDM

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Question 22

CP of IDM

Answer 22

Question 23

Complications of IDM

Answer 23