A study of serum electrolyte imbalances and its impact in children of 4 months to 5 years of age group presenting with acute gastroenteritis

Background: Fluid and electrolyte derangement are the immediate causes that increases mortality in diarrhea. The present study was carried out among children of 4 months to 5 years with dehydration due acute diarrhea determine serum profile. Methods: A hospital based cross sectional department pediatrics, RIMS during a period two (sept 2019-Aug 2021). Results: total 195 patients age group presented gastroenteritis were included study, them hyponatreamia most frequent abnormality noted (37.4%). Most (65.5%) hyponatremic our took dilute ORS whereas majority (64.2%) who appropriate had normal sodium levels. Frequency duration diarrhea, status inappropriate significant risk factors for acid base imbalances. Conclusions: Electrolyte abnormalities significantly associated frequency administration. Hence, timely recognition management administration improves outcome related children.