Effects of a Hypoglycemia Protocol With Glucose Gel on Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Admission

A Retrospective Analysis of the Effects of a Hypoglycemia Protocol With Glucose Gel on NICU Admission

Evaluate if the implementation of a hypoglycemia protocol with glucose gel has reduced the NICU admission rate of neonates with low-acuity neonatal hypoglycemia.

This project will evaluate various aspects of infants with hypoglycemia admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) pre- and post- implementation of a hospital-wide hypoglycemia protocol with oral glucose gel. Subjects will be matched by gestational age (GA), birth weight rounded to the nearest half kilogram, ethnicity, gender, maternal age, maternal diabetes status, maternal parity, maternal ethnicity, and mode of delivery. Retrospective data will be reviewed including neonatal and maternal demographics and NICU medical course data. The results of this study can inform intended and unintended consequences of the instituted protocol.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All neonates born at Banner University Hospital during January 01, 2014 - November 30, 2016 and January 01, 2018 - November 30 2018 who qualify for hypoglycemia protocol.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Neonates <34 weeks gestational age or with birth weight less than 2000 grams.
• Infants with serious congenital malformation
• Infants with a terminal disorder.