Vitamin D Deficiency in Critically Ill Children in Karachi | [Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences • 2022]

Author(s):

1. FALAK ABRO: Jinnah Medical and Dental College Karachi,Pakistan

2. FOZIA BALOCH: Bilawal Medical college LUMHS,Pakistan

3. MEHTAB HUSSAIN: Jinnah Medical and Dental College Karachi,Pakistan

4. ASMA NOREEN: Jinnah Medical and Dental College Karachi,Pakistan

5. NADEEM NOOR: Jinnah Medical and Dental College Karachi,Pakistan

6. UZMA ARSHAD: Jinnah Medical and Dental College Karachi,Pakistan

7. BUSHRA RAFIQUE: Liaquat National Hospital Karachi.Pakistan

Abstract:

To evaluate vitamin D levels in critically ill children. Subject and methods: There were 114 critical ill patients, who were admitted in pediatric ICU with severe respiratory depression (sat 10X 103), myocarditis (EF < 40%). Blood sample was drawn for evaluation of vitamin D levels. Results:- The average age of the children was 4.95±2.7 years. There were 63(55.26%) male and 51(44.74%) female. Frequency of vitamin D deficiency in critically ill patients was observed in 55.26% (63/114) children. Conclusion: - In our study, critically ill children had higher frequency of vitamin D deficiency.

Page(s): 567-568

DOI: 10.53350/pjmhs22163567

Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, Volume: 16, Issue: 3, Year: 2022

Keywords:

Infection , Vitamin D , Critically Ill Patients , 25OH D levels

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