Burden and severity of deranged electrolytes and kidney function in children seen in a tertiary hospital in Kano, northern Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Derangement in serum electrolytes and kidney function is often overlooked, especially in resource-constrained settings, and associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to describe the burden of derangements in serum electrolytes and kidney function in children presenting to a tertiary hospital in Nigeria.

Methods

The laboratory records of all children who had serum electrolytes urea and creatinine ordered on their first presentation to hospital between January 1 and June 30, 2017 were retrospectively reviewed. Basic demographic data including admission status (inpatient or outpatient) were recordedandserum levels of sodium, potassium, chloride and bicarbonate were assessed for derangements usingnormal values from established refer

SUBMITTER: Obiagwu PN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10022757 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature