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Neonatal hypocalcemia is an abnormal clinical and laboratory hypocalcemia condition that is frequently observed in infants. It is commonly presented within the first 72 hours of a newborn's life. [ 1 ]
Hypocalcemia is a medical condition characterized by low calcium levels in the blood serum. [5] The normal range of blood calcium is typically between 2.1–2.6 mmol/L (8.8–10.7 mg/dL, 4.3–5.2 mEq/L ), while levels less than 2.1 mmol/L are defined as hypocalcemic.
Neonatal hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar in newborn babies, occurs when an infant's blood glucose level is below normal. [1] Diagnostic thresholds vary internationally. In the US , hypoglycemia is when the blood glucose level is below 30 mg/dL within the first 24 hours of life and below 45 mg/dL after, but international standards differ. [ 2 ]
In 90% of cases, neonatal Bartter syndrome is seen between 24 and 30 weeks of gestation with excess amniotic fluid (polyhydramnios). After birth, the infant is seen to urinate and drink excessively ( polyuria , and polydipsia , respectively).
In the United States, a registered nurse certified in low-risk neonatal nursing (RNC-LRN) is a neonatal nurse who has earned nursing board certification from the National Certification Corporation in low-risk neonatal nursing.
Hypocalcemia Trousseau sign of latent tetany is a medical sign observed in patients with low calcium . [ 1 ] From 1 to 4 percent of normal patients will test positive for Trousseau's sign of latent tetany. [ 2 ]
Neonatal encephalopathy (NE), previously known as neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (neonatal HIE or NHIE), is defined as a encephalopathy syndrome with signs and symptoms of abnormal neurological function, in the first few days of life in an infant born after 35 weeks of gestation.
Neonatal tachycardia, hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, hyperbilirubinemia, hypotension, intraventricular hemorrhage [14] Fenoterol: β 2 agonist: Not approved for tocolysis by FDA Diabetes, tachyarrhythmia, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, hypersensitivity to fenoterol [15] Palpitations, tachycardia, and chest pain [16]