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Complications of Neonatal Hypoglycemia by favourb022 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Neonatal hypoglycemia is defined as a plasma glucose level below 30 mg/dL in the first 24 hours of life and below 45 mg/dL thereafter, being the most common metabolic issue in newborns. It can be classified by severity and onset, with symptoms including jitteriness, lethargy, and seizures, and is diagnosed through blood glucose readings. Management includes feeding strategies and intravenous glucose administration, with prognosis depending on the severity and duration of hypoglycemic episodes.
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