© 2005 Archives of Disease in Childhood Fetal and Neonatal Edition
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
The continuous glucose monitoring sensor in neonatal intensive care
1 University of Cambridge, Department of Paediatrics, Addenbrookes Hospital, and Neonatal Unit, Rosie Maternity Hospital, Cambridge, UK
2 Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Lewsey Road, Luton, UK
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Dr Beardsall
University of Cambridge, Department of Paediatrics, Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 2QQ, UK; kb274{at}cam.ac.uk
Objective: To determine the feasibility of continuous glucose monitoring in the very low birthweight baby requiring intensive care, as these infants are known to be at high risk of abnormalities of glucose control.
Method: Sixteen babies were studied from within 24 hours of delivery and for up to seven days.
Results: The subcutaneous glucose sensors were well tolerated and readings were comparable to those on near patient whole blood monitoring devices.
Conclusion: Continuous glucose monitoring is practical in neonates, giving detailed information about glucose control.
Abbreviations: CGMS, continuous glucose monitoring sensor; CI, confidence interval; VLBW, very low birth weight
Keywords: glucose monitoring; very low birth weight; prematurity
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Arch. Dis. Child. Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2005 90: F283.
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