hrp0089rfc7.2 | Fetal, Neonatal Endocrinology and Metabolism | ESPE2018

Outcomes of a Quality Improvement Project Integrating Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems into the Routine Management of Neonatal Hypoglycaemia

McGlacken-Byrne Sinead , Jenkinson Allan , O'Neill Roisin , Murphy John

Introduction: Empirical research studies suggest that continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS) are safe and could optimize neonatal hypoglycaemia management. However, they need to be tested within resource-limited, time-constrained clinical practice. CGMS was piloted in our Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in June 2017. Five key barriers to its effective implementation were identified: i) Lack of NICU staff confidence in device usage ii) Infant discomfort during...