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Glucose Levels

Hi, I was wondering what glucose level would be considered "critical" for a 4 day old, and what would be normal. I have seen conflicting information. Thanks.

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    Our NICU policy is 40-180 for reporting (i.e. 180).

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    Thanks, that is about the range I keep seeing, but so many people in my ED disagree with me that I'm starting to think I'm completely wrong, crazy and in denial.

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    What range do you use in the ED? Do you know what range is used in the NICU at your hospital?

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    Assuming this is a fullterm kid (or near-term, even), anything under 40 in the first 24 hours, we report. After 24 hrs of life, we report anything under 50.

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    We use 40-180 as our range for a normal glucose level. Just keep in mind that BG levels can go from fine to critical in a matter of minutes in a baby.

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