Comparison between Glucose Containing Solution D2.5% and Ringer Lactate as a Maintenance Fluid Management in Infants Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Repair

Abstract

nfants and neonates are at particular risk of hypoglycemia when suffering from sepsis, asphyxia and hypothermia. A prospective study showed that up to 20% of preterm infants who were ready for discharge were still at risk of hypoglycemia when a feed was delayed. In contrast, surgery and critical illness may cause hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia is harmful to the nervous system, especially when associated with ischemia or hypoxia, and may additionally lead to an osmotic diuresis with subsequent dehydration.