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Growth hormone and cortisol replacement are specific treatments for children with hypoglycemia and hypopituitarism or adrenal insufficiency.
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Presenting features of idiopathic ketotic hypoglycemia. J...
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3 Απρ 2024 · Short-term treatment of hypoglycemia consists of an intravenous (IV) bolus of dextrose 10% 2.5 mL/kg. The critical sample should be drawn before the glucose is administered.
18 Ιουλ 2024 · The mainstay of therapy for hypoglycemia is glucose. Other medications may be administered based on the underlying cause or the accompanying symptoms (not discussed here). Fasting hypoglycemia....
22 Αυγ 2023 · Hypoglycemia in neonates, infants and children should be considered a medical emergency that can cause seizures, permanent neurological injury, and in rare cases, death, if inadequately treated. Under normal conditions, glucose is the primary fuel for brain metabolism.
20 Δεκ 2022 · Treatment of hypoglycemia should increase blood glucose level by ~3 to 4 mmol/L (54 to 72 mg/dl). This can be accomplished by administering ~0.3 g/kg glucose orally, which equates to 9 g of glucose for a 30 kg child and 15 g for children >50 kg.
12 Μαΐ 2022 · Given these severe consequences, the prompt diagnosis and appropriate management of hypoglycemic disorders in children are crucial. The differential of hypoglycemic disorders is broad, and it is essential to have a systematic approach when evaluating a child with hypoglycemia.
Hypoglycemia is a heterogeneous disorder with many possible etiologies, and a multidisciplinary approach is ideal in caring for these infants and children with this condition. Research advances have better elucidated the complex pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of this disorder.
