Hypoglycaemia in children aged 1 month to 10 years admitted to the Children's Emergency Centre of Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria : research

Background. Hypoglycaemia occurs in many disease states common in the tropics, and may also complicate treatment of malaria. It may contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality. Objectives. To determine the prevalence of and clinical conditions associated with hypoglycaemia. Methods. A total...

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Published in:SAJCH : the South African journal of child health 2014-09, Vol.8 (3), p.107-111
Main Authors: Njokanma, O.F., Oduwole, A.O., Oladipo, O.O., Oyenusi, E.E., Esezobor, C.I.
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Language:English
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Summary:Background. Hypoglycaemia occurs in many disease states common in the tropics, and may also complicate treatment of malaria. It may contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality. Objectives. To determine the prevalence of and clinical conditions associated with hypoglycaemia. Methods. A total of 430 patients aged 1 month to 10 years were recruited consecutively from the Children's Emergency Centre of Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Clinical and demographic data were entered into a predesigned study proforma. Blood glucose was determined in the laboratory using the glucose oxidase method. Hypoglycaemia was defined as plasma glucose
ISSN:1994-3032
1999-7671
DOI:10.7196/SAJCH.737