Abstract

A number of fetal-maternal conditions predispose infants to hypoglycemia. Consensus on postnatal glucose screening and management is mixed contributing to ineffective communication during level of care transition. This project presents evidence informing best practices in how to educate healthcare providers and families of newborns with hypoglycemia.

Author Details

Emelia C. Garcia, MSN, RNC-NIC, NICU, Covenant Children's Hospital, Lubbock, Texas, USA; JoAnn D. Long, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, Department of Nursing, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, Texas, USA; Monica T. Foster, BSN, RN, Nursing, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Iota at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Covenant Children's Hospital, Lubbock, Texas, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Education, Hypoglycemia, Neonatal

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Caring for newborns with transitional hypoglycemia: Best practices for education healthcare providers and families

Melbourne, Australia

A number of fetal-maternal conditions predispose infants to hypoglycemia. Consensus on postnatal glucose screening and management is mixed contributing to ineffective communication during level of care transition. This project presents evidence informing best practices in how to educate healthcare providers and families of newborns with hypoglycemia.