Management of asymptomatic hypoglycemia with 40% oral dextrose gel in near term at-risk infants to reduce intensive care need and promote breastfeeding

• Main Authors: Fabio Meneghin (Author), Martina Manzalini (Author), Miriam Acunzo (Author), Irene Daniele (Author), Petrina Bastrenta (Author), Francesca Castoldi (Author), Francesco Cavigioli (Author), Gian Vincenzo Zuccotti (Author), Gianluca Lista (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Neonatal hypoglycemia is a common disorder especially in at-risk infants and it can be associated with poor long-term neurological outcomes. Several therapeutic interventions are suggested, from the implementation of breastfeeding to the glucose intravenous administration. Oral d...