International Journal of Tropical Medicine
ISSN: Online 1818-779XISSN: Print 1816-3319
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Abstract
Asthma stands as a prevalent chronic illness in early childhood, often leading to frequent hospital admissions in pediatric wards. Its proper evaluation and management are crucial. Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis plays a pivotal role, akin to pulmonary function tests, serving as a vital laboratory test for critically ill asthmatic patients. It aids in interpreting acid‐base status, facilitating appropriate hospital admission and management strategies. The study aimed to assess the severity of disorders through ABG parameters among severe asthmatic pediatric patients during acute exacerbations. This hospital‐based prospective study involved 67 severe acute bronchial asthmatic patients aged 1‐17 years. Automated ABG analysis was performed using latest automated machine, with the ABG report analyzed using mean, median and standard deviation. Duration of hospital stay was calculated from the day of admission to the day of final discharge. The results indicated a positive correlation between ABG report abnormalities and the duration of hospital stay. Specifically, dysfunction observed in ABG reports corresponded to an extended hospital stay among these patients. Our study lends support to the hypothesis that abnormal and mixed types of ABG reports are associated with prolonged hospitalization in severe asthmatic pediatric patients during acute exacerbations.
How to cite this article:
Nazir Ahmad Var, Satyendra Mishra, Ronak Jain and Girish Ramesh Rane. Association of Arterial Blood Gas Parameters with Length of Hospital Stay in Children With Acute Severe Asthma.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makijtm.2024.2.90.93
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-3319/10.59218/makijtm.2024.2.90.93