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Electrolyte abnormalities in critically ill children.

P Khilnani1

  • 1Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Richmond, VA 23229.

Critical Care Medicine
|February 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Electrolyte abnormalities are common in critically ill children but treatable with prompt recognition. Further research is needed on ionized calcium and magnesium roles in pediatric critical care.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Pediatric Endocrinology

Background:

  • Critically ill children frequently develop electrolyte imbalances.
  • These imbalances can significantly impact patient outcomes.
  • Understanding common electrolyte derangements is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of common electrolyte abnormalities in critically ill children.
  • To provide a clinical approach for managing these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of published literature from the past 20 years.
  • Inclusion of human studies in English focusing on water, sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium homeostasis.
  • Prioritization of prospective randomized studies.

Main Results:

  • An evidence-based approach to diagnosing and treating common electrolyte abnormalities in critically ill children was developed.
  • Key findings highlight the treatability of recognized electrolyte disturbances.

Conclusions:

  • Electrolyte abnormalities are prevalent in critically ill children and amenable to treatment upon identification.
  • Further investigation is warranted to elucidate the specific roles of ionized calcium and magnesium in neonatal and pediatric critical illness.

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