PATTERN OF RENAL ANALYTES FOLLOWING RENAL FUNCTION ASSESSMENT OF INFANTS IN A TERTIARY HEALTH FACILITY IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA.
Author(s): Kelechi U.; Vincent M. U.; Babatope O. A.; Ogarekpe Y. M.; Ekpe E. L.
Institute(s): 1 Department of Paediatrics, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar; 2 Department of Internal Medicine, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar; 3,4,5 Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar
Volume 7 / Issue 1
Abstract
Electrolyte imbalance is a common finding in infants, and the story is so in the tropical countries, where most patients are usually victims of fluid losses from various etiologies. This study is aimed at assessing the profile and pattern of electrolytes imbalance and other parameters of renal function assessment among infants (0-12 months) in our environment.
Number of Pages: 7
Number of Words: 2977
First Page: 9
Last Page: 15