What glucose level requires IV dextrose in a neonate?

Per Pediatric Endocrine Society guidelines, plasma glucose below 50 mg/dL in the first 48 hours warrants feeding support; below 40 mg/dL with symptoms or failure to respond to feeding requires IV 10% dextrose bolus at 2 mL/kg followed by infusion at 5–8 mg/kg/min.

Which neonates are at highest risk for hypoglycemia?

IDM, LGA, SGA, preterm (<37 weeks), perinatal asphyxia, polycythemia, and infants of mothers receiving beta-blockers or oral hypoglycemics are highest risk and require glucose screening within 1–2 hours of birth.

Neonatal Hypoglycemia Intervention Threshold

Determine glucose intervention thresholds in neonates by age category and risk stratification, differentiating between at-risk asymptomatic and symptomatic hypoglycemia management protocols.

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How to Use

Enter the values for the scenario you are assessing. Determine glucose intervention thresholds in neonates by age category and risk stratification, differentiating between at-risk asymptomatic and symptomatic hypoglycemia management protocols. Use the neonatal hypoglycemia result to inform your calculation.

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