Phosphate disturbance in critically ill children: Incidence, associated risk factors and clinical outcomes

Conclusion Hypophosphatemia was common in the first 7 days of PICU hospitalization and was associated with prolonged PICU stay, Significant association between hypophosphatemia and duration of use of mechanical ventilation, use of furosemide, dopamine, steroids and β2 agonist.
Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research