The frequency of hypoglycemia in macrosomic neonates in Amarah Governorate, Iraq
Joint Authors
Ubayd, Ali A.
al-Atwani, Sabah Hasan
Source
al-Kindy College Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 11, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2015), pp.78-80, 3 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad al-Kindi College of Medicine
Publication Date
2015-06-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background: Neonatal macrosomia is defined as a birth weight of more than 4000 g.
Significant maternal and neonatal complications can result from the birth of macrosomic infants like hypoglycemia and birth injuries.
Objectives: To determine the frequency of hypoglycemia in neonates with macrosomia in Amarah, Iraq Methods: The study involved 146 macrosomic newborn neonates delivered in 2 maternity hospitals in Amarah, Iraq during a period from June 2011 to June 2014.
Results: Hypoglycemia was observed in 16% of neonates affected by macrosomia.
Maternal diabetes was the most common cause of fetal macrosomia (28%).Our results were compared with those from other parts of the world.
Conclusion Macrosomia is associated with increase rate of neonatal hypoglycemia especially among infants of diabetic mothers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Atwani, Sabah Hasan& Ubayd, Ali A.. 2015. The frequency of hypoglycemia in macrosomic neonates in Amarah Governorate, Iraq. al-Kindy College Medical Journal،Vol. 11, no. 1, pp.78-80.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-627250
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Atwani, Sabah Hasan& Ubayd, Ali A.. The frequency of hypoglycemia in macrosomic neonates in Amarah Governorate, Iraq. al-Kindy College Medical Journal Vol. 11, no. 1 (2015), pp.78-80.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-627250
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Atwani, Sabah Hasan& Ubayd, Ali A.. The frequency of hypoglycemia in macrosomic neonates in Amarah Governorate, Iraq. al-Kindy College Medical Journal. 2015. Vol. 11, no. 1, pp.78-80.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-627250
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 80
Record ID
BIM-627250