What is definition of hypoglycemia infants-
High-Yield Explanation
(Refer: Nelson’s Textbook of Pediatrics, SAE, 1st edition, pg no. 897 – 898)
Neonatal hypoglycemia
According to serum level hypoglycemia is defined serum glucose level
<35 mg/dl between 1-3 hours of life
<40 mg/dl between 3-24 hours of life and
<45 mg/dl thereafter
After neonatal period (especially after 2 months) hypoglycemia is defined as serum glucose <54 mg/dl.