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Pediatrics General 37509cca

Administration of glucose solution is prescribed for all of the following situations except ?

A
Neonates
B
Child of a diabetic mother
C
History of unconsciousness
D
History of hypoglycemia
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e. History of Unconsciousness Neonates are susceptible for developing hypoglycemia during the first 2-4 hours of life. If the breast-feeding is not staed within '/2 an hour of bih about 10% of normal neonates are likely to develop hypoglycemia. This hypoglycemia is corrected either by staing breast-feeding or by administering glucose. Child of a diabetic mother is prone for hypoglycemia --> glucose solution is given if the child develops symptoms of hypoglycemia. In a child with history of hypoglycemia, glucose administration is indicated if the symptoms of hypoglycemia recur.

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