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[Metabolic changes in critically ill children].

P Ruiz Magro1, C Aparicio López, J López-Herce Cid

  • 1Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos, Ha General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid.

Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|September 25, 1999
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Metabolic disturbances are common in critically ill children and indicate a higher risk of complications and mortality. Early detection and correction of these imbalances are crucial for improved outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Intensive Care
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Pediatric Endocrinology

Context:

  • Critically ill children in Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) frequently experience metabolic disturbances.
  • These imbalances can significantly impact patient outcomes and require careful monitoring.

Purpose:

  • To determine the incidence of metabolic disturbances in critically ill children.
  • To assess the relationship between these disturbances and illness severity, complications, mortality, and hospital stay.

Summary:

  • Retrospective analysis of 360 children admitted to the PICU revealed high incidences of hyperglycemia (51.9%), hypocalcemia (24.5%), and hypomagnesemia (47.4%).
  • Specific metabolic abnormalities correlated with conditions like shock, sepsis, and mortality.
  • While some disturbances were linked to mortality, no correlation was found between initial metabolite levels and length of PICU stay.

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Impact:

  • Metabolic disturbances are frequent in critically ill children and serve as important prognostic markers.
  • Regular monitoring and early correction of metabolic imbalances are vital for improving patient care and outcomes in the PICU.