Table 2 Management of paediatric patients triaged emergency and priority who presented to EMD-MNH
VARIABLES | FREQUENCY (%) |
|---|---|
Investigations (abnormal parameters) | |
pH < 7.35 | 201/307 (65.5) |
pH > 7.45 | 71/307 (23.1) |
K < 3.5 mmol/L | 133/374 (35.6) |
K + > 5.5 mmol/L | 20/374 (5.3) |
Lactate ≥ 2 mmol/L | 171/307 (55.7) |
Treatment given pre-arrest | |
Antibiotics | 324 (67.4) |
Intravenous crystalloid fluids | 318 (66.1) |
Oxygen therapy | 185 (38.5) |
Blood transfusion | 63 (13.1) |
Intubation | 43(8.9) |