Dextrose Infusion by Burettes Versus Dextrose Boluses in Prevention of Neonatal Hypoglycemia
Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2012-04-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
NULL HYPOTHESIS • There is no difference in the incidence of hypoglycemia among preterms
receiving either two hourly 10% dextrose boluses or 10% dextrose infusion by burettes during
the 72 hours of admission in Special Care Unit- Mulago Hospital.
ALTERNATE HYPOTHESIS
• Use of two hourly 10% dextrose boluses increases the incidence of hypoglycemia by 30%
compared to 10% dextrose infusion by burettes among preterms admitted to Special Care Unit in
the first 72 hours of admission.