Neonatal Hypoglycaemic NEO Flashcards
1
Q
neonatal hypoglycaemic
A
levels under 2.6
2
Q
risk factors
A
premature birth
neonatal sepsis
maternal diabetes mellitus
3
Q
signs
A
irritable jittery sweaty poor feeding lethargy
4
Q
management
A
asymptomatic:
encourage feeding
regular monitoring
symptomatic:
admit to neonate unit
IV dextrose
5
Q
when is hypoglycaemia normal
A
in the first couple of hrs of life (transient)
