Replace Hypoglycaemia bullet point with: In a baby without any abnorma…
| Issue: | Replace Hypoglycaemia bullet point with: In a baby without any abnormal signs and symptoms (see below) and no risk factors (see page 265 for list) hypoglycaemia is any single blood glucose reading with a value of <1.0 mmol/l even if a subsequent reading is normal. In a baby who is at-risk (see page 265 for list) hypoglycaemia is two consecutive blood glucose readings of <2.0 mmol/l. In a baby with abnormal signs and symptoms, a single reading of <2.5 mmol/l can be used to diagnose hypoglycaemia. Glucose is the main energy source for the fetus and neonate, and the newborn brain depends almost exclusively on glucose for energy metabolism. |
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| Resolution: | Corrected in v1.3 reprint |
| Book: | Clinical Practice Guidelines |
| Location: | 264, Section 5 Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| Type of update: | Clinical changes |
| Year: | 2013 |
| Date update posted online: | January 19, 2015, 12:00 am |
