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Table 3 Comparison of outcomes in the two groups

From: Management of asymptomatic hypoglycemia with 40% oral dextrose gel in near term at-risk infants to reduce intensive care need and promote breastfeeding

 

Gr1

n = 39

Gr2

n = 30

P-value

NICU admission (n,%)

19 (48.7%)

3 (10%)

0.001

Glucose intravenous therapy (n,%)

14 (35.9%)

3 (10%)

0.01

Length of hospitalization (mean ± SD)

6.43 ± 6.36

3.73 ± 1.53

< 0.001

Exclusive Breastfeeding at discharge (n,%)

3 (7.7%)

9 (30%)

0.02