VARIATIONS IN DUTCH CLINICAL GUIDELINES FOR NEONATAL HYPOGLYCEMIA

Objective Neonatal hypoglycemia is the most frequent metabolic disorder in newborns and may result in permanent brain damage. There are insufficient valid studies to develop an evidence based guideline.<cross-ref type="bib" refid="b1">1</cross-ref> This may result in a wide variation in clinical guidelines. We analyzed currently used guidelines for neonatal hypoglycemia in The Netherlands. Methods National survey on guidelines for neonatal hypoglycemia in Dutch university and teaching hospitals. Results Response rate was 6/8 university hospitals (75%) and 20/27 teaching hospitals (... Mehr ...