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Hypoglycemia in infancy and childhood
1Department of Pediatrics, Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA.
Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Hypoglycemia is a critical emergency in newborns. This review covers glucose homeostasis, defining and classifying hypoglycemia, and its diagnosis and management in neonates.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Medicine
- Endocrinology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Hypoglycemia poses a significant medical emergency in the newborn nursery.
- Maintaining glucose homeostasis is crucial for neonatal well-being.
Observation:
- This presentation will define hypoglycemia in newborns.
- Classification includes increased glucose utilization and decreased glucose production.
Findings:
- Diagnostic evaluation strategies for neonatal hypoglycemia will be detailed.
- Management protocols for affected newborns will be presented.
Implications:
- Understanding these aspects is vital for prompt and effective clinical intervention.
- Clinical cases will illustrate key disorders and management approaches.