Association between serum phosphate levels and length of hospital stay in infants with neonatal sepsis: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research on the association of serum phosphate levels with the severity and prognosis of neonatal diseases is limited. Neonatal sepsis is the primary cause of neonatal mortality. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to investigate the association between serum phosphate levels and neonatal sepsis outcomes.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study was conducted using the Pediatric Intensive Care (PIC) database (2010-2018). Neonatal sepsis was diagnosed based on ICD-10 codes. Serum phosphate levels within 72 h of sepsis diagnosis were selected. Outcomes were severe sepsis, in-hospital mortality, length of hospital stay (hospital Los.), and ICU stay (ICU Los.). Covariates included demographic and clinical characteristics as well as serum biomarkers. Multi-variable regre

SUBMITTER: Du Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12539105 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature