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NEWTT 2 NEWTT2 - FAQs

General

Who is the chart aimed at?

Do I need to fill in the whole chart every time?

Can I get a copy of the NEWTT2 chart to make changes?

Is there a digital version of NEWTT2?

Glucose

Which newborns warrant a glucose measurement?

How should I calculate the birth weight centile to determine qualification for an at risk newborn for hypoglycaemia?

When should glucose be measured in the hypoglycaemia at risk group?

Does the NEWTT2 Framework align with the 2023 update for the BAPM hypoglycaemia framework?

Why is a glucose level 2.0-2.5mmol/L in the yellow/amber zone and warrant a score of 1 when it is considered normal in term babies?

Opioids

How are centres interpreting the use of maternal opioids less than 6 hours before delivery? Should this include all opioids or just those delivered intramuscularly/ intravenously?

Using the chart

What if the value plots on the line?

How does the NEWTT2 tool work with the KP Risk calculator / NICE Categorical Framework?

How should assessment for cyanosis be recorded on the NEWTT2 chart?

NEWTT2 FAQs: General Frequently asked questions about the NEWTT2 framework and chart.

NEWTT2 FAQs: Glucose Frequently asked questions about the NEWTT2 framework and chart.

NEWTT2 FAQs: Opioids Frequently asked questions about the NEWTT2 framework and chart.

NEWTT2 FAQs: Using the Chart Frequently asked questions about the NEWTT2 framework and chart.

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