December 4, 2025SAGE Open MedicineOpen Access

Prevalence of Electrolyte Abnormality and its Correlation with Clinical Features and Patient Outcomes in Children Admitted to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of a Resource-Constrained Setting in India

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Electrolyte abnormalities are prevalent in pediatric intensive care, influencing clinical features and outcomes.
Among 534 patients, hypocalcemia was the most common electrolyte disturbance, observed in 263 episodes.
Analysis focused on associations between electrolyte levels and patient outcomes using multiple logistic regression models.
Findings suggest significant correlations between hypokalemia and child mortality; further studies are warranted for intervention strategies.

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Observational analysis reveals electrolyte abnormalities are linked to clinical features and child mortality in pediatric ICU patients.

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