Simple and feasible blood markers-as predictors of perinatal asphyxia

Autor: Sunita Koreti, Akriti Gupta
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 4:1041
ISSN: 2349-3291
2349-3283
Popis: Background: The objective of this research work was to study the hematological parameters as predictors of perinatal asphyxia and to assess their correlation with severity. Setting: Postnatal Wards, Kamla Raja Hospital and SNCU, Department of Pediatrics, Kamla Raja Hospital, Gajra Raja Medical College, Gwalior. Design: A prospective case control study. Participants :100 cases and 100 controls enrolled based on the selection criteria, on day 1 of life.Methods: New born on day 1, who fits the selection criteria was enrolled. Birth details, relevant perinatal history, findings on physical examination and systemic signs were recorded on a predesigned proforma. Staging was done and new born classified as HIE stage I, II or III. Cord blood samples were collected and results analysed. Results: This study included 100 cases and 100 controls. Presence of maternal illness and birth history were found to have significance (p value
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