In neonates and infants, hypoglycemia is oftensymptomatically silentor presents withnonspecific signs, includinghypothermia, lethargy, and apnea. These can quickly progress to seizures or coma if not corrected.
“Hypoglycemia in infants may manifest as apnea, poor feeding, jitteriness, or hypothermia. Immediate intervention is required to prevent neurological injury.”
(Referenced from CCRN Pediatric – Direct Care: Endocrine Function and Metabolic Monitoring)
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