Evidence · Systematic review or meta-analysis
Neonatal Hypoglycemia: A Systematic Review of International and Local Clinical Guidelines with Clinical Implications.
- Hypoglycaemia
- Medical
- Metabolic, endocrine and renal
- Nursing
- Postnatal and transitional care
- Transitional care
Summary
This systematic comparative review examines international and local guidelines on neonatal hypoglycaemia, including AAP, BAPM, PES, CPS, New Zealand and Australian state-based guidance. It compares recommendations on risk factors, screening, treatment thresholds and NICU admission for at-risk newborns in the first days of life. All guidelines support targeted screening and immediate treatment of symptomatic hypoglycaemia, but differ on timing of first glucose measurement, screening frequency and treatment thresholds. Oral dextrose gel is noted as first-line therapy in selected cases.
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