Brijroy Viswanathan*, Adnan Al Sayed, Lina Habboub, Meera Al Mohannadi, Lolwa Alobaidan and Muneera Abdulmohsin
Published on: 27th December, 2023
Background: Neonatal hypoglycemia is known to cause significant neuronal damage and poor neurodevelopmental outcomes. Consensus guidelines are lacking for the management of persistent neonatal hypoglycemia and hyperinsulinism which often requires high concentrations of dextrose and medications. Although used in the pediatric population with persistent hypoglycemia, only a few case reports are published regarding the use of Maltodextrin supplementation in persistent neonatal hypoglycemia due to transient hyperinsulinism. Objective: To audit the use of Maltodextrins in the management of persistent neonatal hypoglycemia due to transient hyperinsulinism in neonates. Audit design: A retrospective chart review (CERNER electronic data) of all cases with persistent neonatal hypoglycemia who received Maltodextrin supplementation for a period of 3½ years between July 2018 and December 2021. Results: A total of 18 neonates received Maltodextrin supplementation for neonatal hypoglycemia during the audit period. 16/18 (89%) neonates who received Maltodextrin supplementation were weaned off from intravenous dextrose within 1 week without major side effects or severe rebound hypoglycemia. Two out of 18 babies who received Maltodextrin needed Diazoxide supplementation for persistent hypoglycemia. Conclusion: The results of our audit are promising, yet further research and randomized controlled studies are needed to systematically evaluate the findings of this audit regarding Maltodextrin supplementation for the management of neonatal hypoglycemia with transient hyperinsulinism.
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