Bocanegra-Cedillo IE, Garza AAG, Rodríguez VI, Ábrego MV, Maltos VW

Language: Spanish
References: 15
Page: 117-120
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ABSTRACT

Objective. The low concentration of blood albumin was evaluated as a prognosis factor in children critical ill. Material and methods. The clinical files of 61 critical ill children with albumin levels measured in the first 48 h of admittance were studied for the hypoalbuminemia relationship to other variables related to the children as well as the mortality PRISM value obtain at admittance. Results. The organic dysfunctions developed by patients and the value of PRISM were more frequently seen in the hypoalbuminemia patients. Conclusions. The hypoalbuminemia state in the critical patients increases the risk of died and the development of organic dysfunction in critical ill children.

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