Use of Dextrose Gel Reverses Neonatal Hypoglycemia and Decreases Admissions to the NICU

Conclusion/Implications for Nursing PracticeThe utilization of dextrose gel along with oral feeding resulted in a decrease in the incidence of neonatal hypoglycemia with a corresponding decrease in the admission rates to the NICU for the primary diagnosis of neonatal hypoglycemia. This inexpensive, noninvasive intervention can be adopted by other institutions to decrease NICU admissions for the primary diagnosis of neonatal hypoglycemia.
Source: Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Newborn Care Source Type: research