Necessity Of ABG Analysis In HPS

Kalantari M,; Raeisosadat MA,; Ahmadi J,; Nahvi H,; Fallahi G,; Mehrabi V,

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Kalantari M, Raeisosadat MA, Ahmadi J, Nahvi H, Fallahi G, Mehrabi V. Necessity Of ABG Analysis In HPS. Tehran Univ Med J 2005; 63 (3) :210-213
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Necessity Of ABG Analysis In HPS

Kalantari M ^*

, Raeisosadat MA

, Ahmadi J

, Nahvi H

, Fallahi G

, Mehrabi V

Abstract: (6215 Views)

Background: The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence of electrolyte and ABG abnormalities in infants with HPS and also we evaluate other parameters of the study. ‎

Materials and Methods: This descriptive study covers 161 infants with HPS hospitalized in children Medical center of Tehran university underwent surgical repair from march 1996 to march 2002 . ‎

Results & Conclusion: The results indicated that Hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis had occurred in 40% of patients. ‎The sex ratio was 3/1 =M/F and the most time of presentation was between 15t and 5st week and the most presenting sign was vomiting. Clinical icter happened to be found in 15% of patients. The incidence of accompanying anomalies was 9% and olive sign was palpable in 40%. ‎The best way for evaluating and diagnosis was sonography. ‎The mean period to begin postoperative feeding was 30 hours&apos no complication related to option was reported after operation.

Keywords: ABG abnormalities, HPS, Hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis

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