Anemia among Pediatric Critical Care Survivors: Prevalence and Resolution

Abstract

To determine the incidence of anemia among pediatric critical care survivors and to determine whether it resolves within 6 months of discharge.Design. A prospective observational study. Patients with anemia upon discharge from the pediatric critical care unit (PCCU) underwent in hospital and post hospital discharge followup (4–6 months) for hemoglobin (Hb) levels.Setting. A medical-surgical PCCU in a tertiary care center.Patients. Patients aged …

Authors

Ngo QN; Matsui DM; Singh RN; Zelcer S; Kornecki A

Journal

Critical Care Research and Practice, Vol. 2013, , pp. 1–6

Publisher

Hindawi Limited

Publication Date

2013

DOI

10.1155/2013/684361

ISSN

2090-1305

Associated Experts

Quang Ngo

Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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