Causes and treatments of Hypoglycaemia in Neonates and Paediatrics. Why is it important?
The learning objectives of this symposium are physiology of glucose
metabolism, causes and complications of hypoglycaemia. There are interesting
case presentations highlighting different causes of hypoglycaemia and its
management. There will be oral presentations from well-known speakers in this
field and will have interactive case discussions. This is aimed at trainees
& Consultants in Paediatrics, Neonatology and Endocrinology, nurses,
midwives and dietitians who are involved in the management of hypoglycaemia in
will be a break away session for nurses to learn the practical skills of
completing a hyposcreen (Metabolic and Endocrine), medications used to treat
Hyperinsulinism, learn from case studies plus managing patients at home.