Abstract

Hypoglycemia in neonates is a serious yet preventable condition that can lead to lifelong disability. If feeding is unsuccessful admission to the special care unit for intravenous glucose is usually indicated, separating the mother and baby. This quality improvement explores if glucose gel administration prevents the need for IV glucose.

Author Details

Nancy P. Mizzoni, MSN, RN, CPNP, School of Nursing, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Sigma Membership

Gamma Epsilon

Lead Author Affiliation

Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Glucose Gel, Hypoglycemia, Infant

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Does administration of glucose gel prevent the need for intravenous glucose in infants with hypoglycemia?

Melbourne, Australia

Hypoglycemia in neonates is a serious yet preventable condition that can lead to lifelong disability. If feeding is unsuccessful admission to the special care unit for intravenous glucose is usually indicated, separating the mother and baby. This quality improvement explores if glucose gel administration prevents the need for IV glucose.