Neonatal - hypoglycaemia Flashcards
1
Q
blood glucose
A
<2.6 mmol/l
2
Q
transitional hypoglycaemia
A
common to drop blood sugars in first 24-48hrs of life
3
Q
risk factors
A
small gestational age large gestational age IUGR prematurity diabetic mother sepsis eclampsia
4
Q
hyperinsulinaemia
A
common in diabetic mothers
macrosomic infants
5
Q
neurogenic symptoms
A
jitteriness pallor temperature instability irritability tachycardia vomiting
6
Q
neuroglycopenic symptoms
A
apnoea episodes cyanosis hypotonia unresponsiveness lethargy seizures weak/high pitched cry
7
Q
treatment
A
increased breastfeeding formula 40% dextrose gel IV glucose Im glucagon
