What are the barriers preventing the screening and management of neonatal hypoglycaemia in low-resource settings, and how can they be overcome?

What are the barriers preventing the screening and management of neonatal hypoglycaemia in low-resource settings, and how can they be overcome?

Abstract Over 25 years ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledged the importance of effective prevention, detection and treatment of neonatal hypoglycaemia, and declared it to be a global priority. Neonatal hypoglycaemia is common, linked to poor neurosensory outcomes and, if untreated, c...

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Main Authors: Lauren M Irvine, Deborah L Harris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology
Subjects:
Health equity
Newborn
Blood glucose monitoring
Dextrose gel
Developing nations
Neonatal care
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40748-023-00162-4

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