PREVALENCE AND CLINICAL OUTCOME OF HYPERGLYCAEMIA IN CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN AGED 2 MONTHS TO 18 YEARS, A ONE YEAR CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: In normal healthy state, human body maintains homeostasis and normal glycemic levels. However, in stress associated with any critical states, this control is impaired or lost. Hyperglycemia represents extreme form of stress. OBJECTIVES: Primary objective- To find out the prevalence of hyperglycemia in critically ill children admitted in PICU. Secondary objective- assess the clinical outcomes among hyperglycemic based on PICU stay, inotropes used, mechanical ventilation and final outcome i.e., discharged healthy or death.