[Effect of nutrient support on severe infant pneumonia].

Authors :: Ren XH
Zhu HL
Yi YS
Lü Y
Source :: Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences [Zhong Nan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban] 2005 Dec; Vol. 30 (6), pp. 711-3.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: Objective: To explore the effect of nutrient support on severe infant pneumonia.<br />Methods: Prospective study was conducted on the outcome of 567 inpatients suffering from severe pneumonia in 13 hospitals randomly selected in Hunan. Twelve factors were surveyed and data analyzed by multiple logistic regression.<br />Results: Malnnutrition, anemia and rickets were risk factors in severe pneumonia, and nutrient support had protective effect on severe pneumonia.<br />Conclusion: Nutrient support contributes to the positive outcome of severe infant pneumonia.

Subjects :: Child, Preschool
Enteral Nutrition
Female
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Male
Pneumonia diet therapy
Prospective Studies
Treatment Outcome
Nutritional Support
Parenteral Nutrition
Pneumonia therapy
gamma-Globulins therapeutic use

Language :: Chinese
ISSN :: 1672-7347
Volume :: 30
Issue :: 6
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 16708817

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