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    Effectiveness of oral dextrose gel for the prevention of hypoglycemia in at-risk neonates
    (Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2018-07-08) Torres Peralta, Noelia Isabel; Cajacuri Gonzales, Rocio Pilar; Pérez Siguas, Rosa Eva
    Objective: To analyze available evidence from studies on the effectiveness of oral dextrose gel for the prevention of hypoglycemia in at-risk neonates. Materials and Methods: The systematic review on the use of oral dextrose gel in the 10 scientific articles reviewed and found on the topic was sourced from the following databases: PubMed, Cochrane, Scielo, PLoS Medicine, The Lancet, Journal, Biomedicine. The articles include 2/10 from New Zealand, 2/10 from Australia, 5/10 from the United States, and 1/10 from England. The research design was mostly systematic reviews and experimental in nature. Results: Of the 10 articles reviewed, 9/10 indicate that the use of oral dextrose gel is effective in preventing hypoglycemia in at-risk neonates, preventing mother-infant separation, and supporting the continuation of breastfeeding. Only 1/10 indicates that the use of dextrose gel for hypoglycemia is still unclear. Conclusions: The evidence shows that the use of oral dextrose is effective in preventing hypoglycemia in at-risk neonates. The use of oral dextrose gel is a perfect example of successful population-based management and should be used as a first-line treatment for neonates with hypoglycemia, thus preventing admission to neonatal intensive care, supporting family bonding, and contributing to successful breastfeeding.