2024
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4138270/v1
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Oral Dextrose Gel for Hypoglycemia in a well baby nursery: a baby friendly initiative

Michael Zayek,
Mansi Batra,
Kelechi Ikeri
et al.

Abstract: Objectives To assess the impact of oral dextrose gel (ODG) treatment on NICU admission rates for hypoglycemic infants in a well-baby nursery. Study Design We retrospectively compared newborn infants, at risk for hypoglycemia, born during the intervention period (n=3775) with historical controls (n=655). Rates of the primary outcome (NICU admission) and secondary outcomes (exclusive breastfeeding, hospital costs) were compared between the groups. Results Following the implementation of ODG supplementation, the … Show more

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