Serum glucose levels in preterm neonates during the first 72 hours of life
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Pediatrics - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Postnatal hypoglycemia is common in preterm neonates. The assessment of blood glucose has become an inherentpart of basic neonatal care in many centres. Aim: To provide useful data for the prevention and treatment of hypoglycemia in preterm infants by investigating blood glucose levels during the first72 hours of life after birth, as well as the prevalence of and risk factors for these conditions. Material and Methods: A total of 125preterm babies were studied for incidence of hypoglycemia.BSL was done at regular intervals 0, 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 72 hours. Results: Among 125 preterm neonates, 28 (16.47%) had hypoglycemia.107 were preterm AGA, out of which 23 (21.5%) babies had hypoglycemia. 18 were preterm SGA, out of which 5 (27.78%) babies had hypoglycemia. 7 (25%) babies had septicemia followed by hyperbilirubinemia in 6 (18.75%) and birth asphyxia in 5 (21.88%) babies. Conclusion: Preterm babies are more prone to hypoglycemia and the episodes are maximum during first 0-24 hours. Among all perinatal and postnatal stress factors, incidence of hypoglycemia is more common in septicemia and birth asphyxia.
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Bainade Kapil, Gahlowt Pallavi
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