Risk Factor Assessment and the Incidence of Neonatal Hypoglycemia in the Postnatal Period.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate risk factors used for the assessment of neonatal hypoglycemia and to examine the follow-up outcomes observed in the first 48 hours of postnatal life.

Methods: The records of infants born between 2015 and 2017 (3 years) at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital who had a blood glucose level test performed within the first 24 hours after birth and who had follow-up results for 48 hours were included in the study. Data of gestational age; birth weight; gender; antenatal, natal and postnatal characteristics; blood glucose measurement method and time during the first 48 hours postpartum; glucose values and follow-up; nutritional status; and the need for hospitalization due to a low blood glucose value were recorded.