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Filter by:The GEHPPI study is a multicentre placebo controlled randomized controlled trial that aims to prevent early hypoglycaemia in preterm newborns born at ≤32 week's gestation. To do this we will prophylactically administer to these newborns either a small amount of dextrose 40% gel early as possible after birth via the buccal route in the delivery room or a placebo. We hope this dextrose gel will prevent hypoglycemia occurring during the time period needed for the newborns to be transported to the neonatal unit where they will have their venous access inserted. This trial aims to demonstrate that administering dextrose gel via the buccal route is a simple and rapid method of preventing early hypoglycaemia in this vulnerable patient group. This trial aims to show that giving dextrose gel via the buccal route is simple and feasible in this premature population. This trial aims to reduce the need for rescue intravenous dextrose (2ml/kg dextrose 10%) in those babies who are hypoglycaemic at the time of obtaining intravenous access.
Definition of low birth weight: Low birth weight infants are those born weighing less than 2500 g. These are further subdivided into: - Very Low Birth Weight : Birth weight <1,500 g - Extremely Low Birth Weight : Birth weight <1,000 g Their survival is directly related to birth weight, with approximately 20% of those between 500 and 600 g and>90% of those between 1,250 and 1,500 g surviving. Perinatalcare has improved the rate of survival of low birth weight infants.