Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
5-1-2019
Institution/Department
Family Medicine
MeSH Headings
Blood Glucose, Point of Care Systems
Abstract
Background:
Glucose monitoring a common invasive intervention in newborn period
•most commonly obtained laboratory value
Appropriate identification of hypoglycemia is critical:
•Severe hypoglycemia can lead to neurologic insult
•Cerebral palsy, developmental delay, seizures, death
Recommended Citation
Turnquist, Matthew; Haskins, Amy; and Holt, Christina, "Validity of neonatal POC glucose testing" (2019). Maine Medical Center. 699.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/mmc/699
Included in
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Commons, Obstetrics and Gynecology Commons
Comments
Lambrew Research Retreat
Acknowledgements: Thank you to David Cox, MD; Brian Youth, MD; Timothy Hayes, MD, DVM for their assistance and support.