Effect of electrolyte addition in fluids to reduce mortality in neonates.

Abstract

Objective: To Monitor the effect of electrolyte addition in fluids to reduce mortality in neonates and reduce the days of hospital stay. Study Design: Case Control study. Setting: Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital, Gujrat. Period: January 2017 to December 2018. Material & Methods: Babies inborn during the study period of gestational age between 32 to 36 weeks and birth weight range from 1.5 to 2 kg were included in the study. To compare the effect of potassium in both groups, SPSS analysis was carried out. Results: The study resulted in decreased mortality rate with a p value of 0.006. The overall hospitalization time was also reduced presented with early discharge from the hospital setting. Conclusion: The study concluded that early administration of potassium through intravenous fluids demonstrated a rapid recovery and decreased hospitalization of the infants.