Effect of electrolyte addition in fluids to reduce mortality in neonates.

Authors

  • Tasleem Bano Nawaz Sharif Medical College Gujrat.
  • Sughra Zulfiqar Watim Medical and Dental College Rawalpindi.
  • Taimur Khalil Shiekh Al-Nafees Medical College Islamabad.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2022.29.06.6801

Keywords:

Electrolytes, Fluid Balance, Neonates, Potassium

Abstract

Objective: To Monitor the effect of electrolyte addition in fluids to reduce mortality in neonates and reduce the days of hospital stay. Study Design: Case Control study. Setting: Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital, Gujrat. Period: January 2017 to December 2018. Material & Methods: Babies inborn during the study period of gestational age between 32 to 36 weeks and birth weight range from 1.5 to 2 kg were included in the study. To compare the effect of potassium in both groups, SPSS analysis was carried out. Results: The study resulted in decreased mortality rate with a p value of 0.006. The overall hospitalization time was also reduced presented with early discharge from the hospital setting. Conclusion: The study concluded that early administration of potassium through intravenous fluids demonstrated a rapid recovery and decreased hospitalization of the infants.

Author Biographies

Tasleem Bano, Nawaz Sharif Medical College Gujrat.

FCPS, Assistant Professor Paediatrics, 

Sughra Zulfiqar, Watim Medical and Dental College Rawalpindi.

MRCPH (UK), Senior Registrar, 

Taimur Khalil Shiekh, Al-Nafees Medical College Islamabad.

FCPS, Assistant Professor Paediatrics, 

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Published

2022-05-31