Incidence, risk factors and complications of hyperglycemia in very low birth weight infants

Conclusion There was high incidence of hyperglycemia in VLBW (66.7%). There was statistically significant relation between hyperglycemia and different neonatal parameters (gestational age, birth weight), risk factors (placental insufficiency, receiving inotropes, milk intake after birth), complications (LOS, IVH, death).
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research