Prevalence and Outcome of Hypoglycaemia Among Children Presenting to the Children Emergency Room of Rivers State University Teaching Hospital
Josephine Enekole Aitafo,
Boma Awoala West
Abstract:Background: Hypoglycaemia is a common feature seen in children presenting in the paediatric emergency and it contributes to increased morbidity and mortality.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of hypoglycaemia among children admitted into the Children emergency of Rivers State University Teaching Hospital and to assess it’s relationship with patient outcome.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 94 children whose parents gave informed consent were recruited consecutively. Their socio-demographic charact… Show more
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