Point-of-care blood glucose monitoring systems for hypoglycaemia in neonates

Summary

One of the most common and critical metabolic issues for neonates is hypoglycaemia. It is often asymptomatic and can lead to neurological damage, seizures, permanent damage and death if untreated. Early diagnosis and management is therefore critical.

Health Technology Wales researchers searched for evidence on clinical and cost-effectiveness of point-of-care blood glucose monitoring systems for diagnosis and management of hypoglycaemia in neonates.

Based on the evidence identified, HTW’s Assessment Group concluded not to progress this topic to evidence appraisal