Hypoglycaemia in a Nigerian Paediatric Emergency Ward

Hypoglycaemia is a common problem in paediatric emergency admissions. It has not received enough attention in Nigeria. It has been shown to complicate many childhood illnesses. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of hypoglycaemia in paediatric emergency admissions, describe clinical factors...

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Published in:Journal of tropical pediatrics (1980) 2006-04, Vol.52 (2), p.96-102
Main Authors: Elusiyan, J. B. E., Adejuyigbe, E. A., Adeodu, O. O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Child, Preschool
Coma - classification
Emergency Service, Hospital - statistics & numerical data
Female
General aspects
Humans
Hypoglycemia - epidemiology
Hypoglycemia - mortality
Infant
Length of Stay
Malaria
Male
Malnutrition
Medical sciences
Nigeria - epidemiology
Nutritional Status
Pediatrics
Prevalence
Severity of Illness Index
Vector-borne diseases
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Summary:Hypoglycaemia is a common problem in paediatric emergency admissions. It has not received enough attention in Nigeria. It has been shown to complicate many childhood illnesses. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of hypoglycaemia in paediatric emergency admissions, describe clinical factors that commonly predispose to it and investigate its effect on outcome of management. Three-hundred and ninety-two consecutively admitted patients were studied. Two milliliters of blood was obtained from each patient for plasma glucose determination. Hypoglycaemia was defined as plasma glucose
ISSN:0142-6338
1465-3664
DOI:10.1093/tropej/fmi068