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Biochemical Measurement of Neonatal Hypoxia
Published on: August 24, 2011
Controversies regarding definition of neonatal hypoglycemia: suggested operational thresholds
M Cornblath1, J M Hawdon, A F Williams
1Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Abstract:
The definition of clinically significant hypoglycemia remains one of the most confused and contentious issues in contemporary neonatology. In this article, some of the reasons for these contentions are discussed. Pragmatic recommendations for operational thresholds, ie, blood glucose levels at which clinical interventions should be considered, are offered in light of current knowledge to aid health care providers in neonatal medicine. Future areas of research to resolve some of these issues are also presented.
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