Hypoglycemia is defined in newborn when
Correct Answer: Plasma glucose < 45mg / dL
Description: Hypoglycemia is when plasma glucose < 45mg/ dL
Management:
Asymptomatic individual
If plasma glucose
a) > 25 mg / dL ⇒ Continue breast feed
b) < 25 mg / dL ⇒ 2ml / kg of 10% dextose given
Symptomatic individual
Give iv fluids 2ml /kg of 10% dextrose.
Category:
Pediatrics
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