Neonatal Hypoglycemia
Miami Neonatology 2018 — 42nd Annual International Conference

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In this activity, Paul J. Rozance, MD, reviews the differences, benefits, and when to use the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Pediatric Endocrine Society (PES) guidelines for screening, evaluation, and management of hypoglycemia, while highlighting the importance of treating asymptomatic hypoglycemia. 

In the companion, Neonatal Hyperglycemia in the ELBW Infant, Dr. Rozance discusses strategies to prevent and treat hyperglycemia in extremely low-birth-weight (ELBW) and preterm infants. He identifies risk factors, the long-term effects of hyperglycemia, and the rationale for treating and preventing this biochemical disorder.

 

This course does not offer CE credit.

  • Paul J. Rozance, MD

    The Frederick C. Battaglia Endowed Chair in Neonatology
    Children’s Hospital Colorado
    Professor, Department of Pediatrics
    Perinatal Research Center
    University of Colorado School of Medicine
    Aurora, Colorado

Additional Content

Learning Objectives

  • Treat asymptomatic neonatal hypoglycemia with buccal dextrose gel
  • Develop patient-specific approaches to intravenous dextrose therapy for neonatal hypoglycemia