Indian journal of pediatrics
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Hypertonic versus normal saline as initial fluid bolus in pediatric septic shock.
To compare the efficacy of 3% saline and 0.9% saline infusion as initial resuscitative fluid therapy in children with septic shock. ⋯ Both normal saline and hypertonic saline were equally effective as resuscitation fluid with respect to restoration of hemodynamic stability, average duration of ICU stay and mortality. Hypertonic saline appears to be a promising fluid for resuscitation of septic shock.
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Anemia is common during adolescence. However, severe anemia is uncommon and can have varied etiology. This study was conducted to find out the profile of adolescents (10-18 years) admitted for severe anemia. ⋯ Mean age of these patients was 12 (+/-2.5) years and mean hemoglobin at admission was 3.6 (+/-1.4) g%. Megaloblastic anemia was most common type of anemia (42.5%) followed by aplastic anemia (27.5%) and 15% cases were due to severe iron deficiency anemia. Although iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia, but in adolescents megaloblastic anemia and aplastic anemia should be looked for whenever the adolescents present with severe anemia.