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Podcast: The Incubator
Episode: #411 - [Journal Club] - 📌 Is Diazoxide Use Increasing for NICU Hypoglycemia?
Description: Send us Fan MailIn this Journal Club episode, Ben and Daphna review a large cohort study from the Journal of Perinatology on the prevalence and safety of diazoxide in the NICU. With neonatal hypoglycemia seemingly on the rise, they discuss off-label use for transient hyperinsulinism and evaluate real-world data from over 340 Pediatrix units. They dive into the rates of concurrent diuretic therapy, respiratory support, and the dreaded risk of pulmonary hypertension. Tune in for a clinical breakdown of when and how this medication is being utilized across centers, plus Ben's echocardiography struggles with cranky term babies...