Serum Electrolyte Levels in Children Having Severe Pneumonia

Author(s)	Dipti B, Ronak Bhandari
Country	India
Abstract	Background Electrolyte imbalance is a serious complication in children hospitalized with severe pneumonia. Monitoring of serum electrolyte levels is very essential to prevent the complications leading to increased morbidity and mortality. Aims and Objectives To assess serum electrolyte levels in children having severe pneumonia. Materials and Methods This descriptive, cross-sectional study involved the assessment of serum electrolyte levels in 21 children aged 2-59 months admitted at Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, between July 2014-August 2015 for the treatment of severe pneumonia. Results Children with severe pneumonia were found to have hyponatremia, hypokalemia and hyperkalemia. Conclusion Electrolyte disturbances are commonly seen in pneumonia cases, so we should monitor them properly while treating them to avoid complications.
Keywords	Serum Electrolytes, Severe pneumonia
Field	Biology > Medical / Physiology
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 1, January-February 2024
Published On	2024-01-28
Cite This	Serum Electrolyte Levels in Children Having Severe Pneumonia - Dipti B, Ronak Bhandari - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 1, January-February 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i01.12617
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i01.12617
Short DOI	https://doi.org/gtghmh

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