#383: Neonatal Hypoglycemia Nursing Review

In this episode, Nurse Mo dives into neonatal hypoglycemia, the most common metabolic disturbance in newborns. With glucose as the brain’s primary energy source, recognizing and treating low blood sugar in infants is critical to preventing long-term complications like neurodevelopmental delays or cerebral palsy.

Hit play on this episode and you will learn:

• Key terms - Brush up on key terms like glycogenesis and glycogenolysis
• Pathophysiology - Review how newborns transition from relying on maternal glucose to life outside the womb
• Risk Factors - Learn which infants are at higher risk so you can be on the lookout for hypoglycemia right from the start
• Signs & Symptoms - Get an overview of what to watch for in the neonate
• Testing & Treatment - Boost your understanding of tests and treatments utilized in neonatal hypoglycemia
• Parental Education - How to reassure and inform parents about their baby’s care and what to watch for at home

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel much more confident managing neonatal hypoglycemia in the clinical setting or tackling it on your next exam. Don’t forget to check out the Study Sesh podcast for extra tips and practice!

___________________

Full Transcript - Read the article and view references

FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life!

Study Sesh - Change the way you study with this private podcast that includes dynamic audio formats that help you review and test your recall of important nursing concepts on-the-go. Free yourself from your desk with Study Sesh! 

Med Surg Solution - Are you looking for a more effective way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics and out-of-this-world study guides. 

Straight A Nursing App - Study on-the-go with the Straight A Nursing app! Review more than 5,000 flashcards covering a wide range of subjects including Fundamentals, Pediatrics, Med Surg, Mental Health, Maternal Newborn, and more! Available for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

LATTE Method Template - Download the free LATTE Method Template so you can streamline how you study and focus on what a nurse needs to know. 

Conquering Case Studies - Learn how to approach case studies so they feel less overwhelming while honing your clinical judgment skills in the process.

💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode!

___________________

The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices