The incidence of admission ionised hypocalcaemia in paediatric major trauma—A systematic review and meta-analysis

Owen Hibberd, James Price, Stephen H Thomas, Tim Harris and Edward B G Barnard

PLOS ONE, 2024, vol. 19, issue 5, 1-17

Abstract: Objectives: In adult major trauma patients admission hypocalcaemia occurs in approximately half of cases and is associated with increased mortality. However, data amongst paediatric patients are limited. The objectives of this review were to determine the incidence of admission ionised hypocalcaemia in paediatric major trauma patients and to explore whether hypocalcaemia is associated with adverse outcomes. Methods: A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. All studies including major trauma patients

Date: 2024
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