Prevalence of Hypocalcemia in Pediatrics With Lower Respiratory Tract Infections.

IF 1 4区医学 Q3 PEDIATRICS

Clinical Pediatrics Pub Date : 2025-02-26 DOI:10.1177/00099228251321916

Usha Sree Puneem, Vanitha Rani Nagasubramanian, Bhima Sridevi, Ranakishor Pelluri, Vasudeva Murthy Sindgi, Hanish Donthula, Vishwas Hunsur Nagendra, Sadagoban Gopal Krishnamoorthy

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Abstract

A retrospective observational study aimed to assess blood calcium levels in children with lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) from September 2023 to February 2024. A total of 225 eligible records were evaluated. Calcium deficiency was observed in 44.8% of children, hyperchloremia in 42.6%, and hyperkalemia in 36.8% on admission. The mean age was 16.8 ± 16.2 months, and the mean SpO₂ was 95.8 ± 2.5%. Although the risk of hypocalcemia was slightly higher in nonimmunized subjects (odds ratio = 1.04 [95% confidence interval = 0.59-1.85]), this was not statistically significant (P > .05). A negative correlation between normal calcium levels and body mass (r =-0.295, P = .001) suggests that higher body weight is linked to calcium imbalance. Immunization status and developmental history did not significantly affect the risk of hypocalcemia. The study highlights the importance of regular calcium monitoring in pediatric LRTI patients, as hypocalcemia was prevalent, particularly in those with higher body weight.

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Clinical Pediatrics 医学-小儿科

CiteScore

2.10

自引率

6.20%

发文量

189

审稿时长

3-8 weeks

期刊介绍： Clinical Pediatrics (CLP) a peer-reviewed monthly journal, is a must read for the busy pediatrician. CLP contains state-of-the-art, accurate, concise and down-to earth information on practical, everyday child care topics whether they are clinical, scientific, behavioral, educational, or ethical.