Determining the Utility of pH Levels in Predicting Neonatal Outcomes in NICU
Abstract: Background: admission of neonates to NICU has increased over time. The adequate management of neonates demands the serial monitoring of metabolic parameters like pH with arterial blood gas status. Objective: To determine the utility of pH levels in predicting neonatal outcomes. Study design: A prospective observational study. Materials and methods: A total of 121 newborns who were admitted to NICU, were studied during their period of stay. The study period lasted for 12 months, it was carried out after the obtaining an informed consent from parents of every newborn. The arterial blood sample was taken to assess the pH with ABL800 fully automated machine. The data was entered in MS EXCEL spreadsheet and analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0. A p value of
Keywords: pH, Neonate, Mortality, Arterial Blood Gas(ABG),Respiratory support, Hospital stay
How to Cite?: Dr. Raheel Aralimatti, Dr. Amrita Koti, Dr. Shyam Sundar S, Dr. Praveenkumar Sindhoor, "Determining the Utility of pH Levels in Predicting Neonatal Outcomes in NICU", Volume 12 Issue 9, September 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1582-1586, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR23920132411, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR23920132411