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ey0019.2-1 | Neonatal hypoglycaemia | ESPEYB19

2.1. Dextrose gel for neonates at risk with asymptomatic hypoglycemia: a randomized clinical trial

K Gupta , P Amboiram , U Balakrishnan , A C , T Abiramalatha , U Devi

Pediatrics. 2022 1;149(6):e2021050733. doi: 10.1542/peds.2021-050733. PMID: 35582897.Brief Summary: This randomized clinical trial in ‘at-risk’ neonates with asymptomatic hypoglycemia tested whether oral dextrose gel prevented the need for intravenous fluids. Oral dextrose gel reduced the need for intravenous fluids as well as admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).</...