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1500133

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
1992-9-14
pubmed:abstractText
To determine the frequency of electrolyte disturbance in pneumonia, we studied 264 hospitalized children with pneumonia for serum sodium and potassium concentration, and plasma osmolality (Posm) on the day of admission. Urine osmalality (Uosm) and urine spot sodium concentration were measured in those who had a serum sodium less than or equal to 130 mEq/L. Hyponatremia was found in 27%, hypernatremia in 3.7%. Hypokalemia (serum potassium less than or equal to 3.5 mEq/L) in 19 and 2% had hyperkalemia (serum potassium greater than or equal to 6.5 mEq/L). Of all the hyponatremia, 68% were secondary to syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH) as suggested by a concomitant lowering of Posm less than or equal to 280 mosm/kg and increased urinary osmolality and sodium excretion. Hyponatremia was associated with 60% longer hospital stay, two fold increase in complications and the 3.5 times higher mortality compared to that of normonatremia. The above variables were affected further, if hypokalemia coexisted with hyponatremia.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jun
pubmed:issn
0019-6061
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
29
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
735-40
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1992
pubmed:articleTitle
Frequency and significance of electrolyte abnormalities in pneumonia.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Pediatrics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article