Research paper
Pilot study of a model-based approach to blood glucose control in very-low-birthweight neonates
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- Pilot study of a model-based approach to blood glucose control in very-low-birthweight neonates
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Abstract Background Hyperglycemia often occurs in premature, very low birthweight infants (VLBW) due to immaturity of endogenous regulatory systems and the stress of their condition. Hyperglycemia in neonates has been linked to increased morbidities and mortality and occurs at increasing rates with decreasing birthweight. In this cohort, the emerging use of insulin to manage hyperglycemia has carried a significant risk of hypoglycemia. The efficacy of blood glucose control using a computer me...
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- Research paper
- Date created
- 2012-08-01
- Creator
- Le Compte Aaron J / Lynn Adrienne M / Lin Jessica / Pretty Christopher G / Shaw Geoffrey M / Chase J
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- BMC Pediatrics
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- http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/12/117
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- Hyperglycemia / Premature birth / Insulin / Control / Insulin sensitivity / Pediatrics
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