scholarly journals Changes in serum phosphorous level during inpatient treatment of children with severe acute malnutrition

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 1080
Author(s):  
Dakshayani B. ◽  
Divyashree P. ◽  
Sarala Sabapathi ◽  
Mallesh Kariyappa
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Inpatient Treatment ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Severe Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Serum Phosphate ◽  
Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Stabilization Phase ◽  
Catch Up ◽  
Therapeutic Diets ◽  
Phosphorous Level

Background: SAM children have increased requirements for phosphorus during recovery. If requirements are not met, they may develop refeeding hypophosphatemia leading to increased morbidity and mortality. However, no much studies known about the effect of current therapeutic diets (F-75 and F-100) on serum phosphate in SAM children.Methods: Prospective observational study, in which measuring serum phosphate at admission, at end of stabilization phase and at discharge in SAM children between 6-59 months.Results: Among 35 children enrolled, mean serum phosphate was 4.3 ±0.6 mg/dl at admission, 4.1± 0.8mg/dl at end of stabilization phase and 4.4±0.7mg/dl at discharge. 17% of children had hypophosphatemia at admission, 31% at end of stabilization phase and 17% at discharge. mean weight gain in hypophosphatemia and normophosphatemia groups are 1.3±1.46mg/kg/day and 2.51±2.63mg/kg/day (p=0.1) respectively. Mean duration of stay in hypophosphatemia and normophosphatemia groups are 11.6±1.26 and 10.26±1.54 days respectively (p=0.016).Conclusions: Hypophosphatemia was common among children with SAM at admission and increased at end of stabilization phase. Serum phosphate remains subnormal in about 1/5th of the children at discharge. This could be problematic for further recovery as phosphorus is needed for catch-up growth and bioavailability of phosphorus is low in local diets. Hence, authors suggest phosphorus supplementation in SAM children.

scholarly journals Changes in serum phosphorous level during inpatient treatment of children with severe acute malnutrition

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 1080
Author(s):  
Dakshayani B. ◽  
Divyashree P. ◽  
Sarala Sabapathi ◽  
Mallesh Kariyappa
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Inpatient Treatment ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Severe Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Serum Phosphate ◽  
Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Stabilization Phase ◽  
Catch Up ◽  
Therapeutic Diets ◽  
Phosphorous Level

Background: SAM children have increased requirements for phosphorus during recovery. If requirements are not met, they may develop refeeding hypophosphatemia leading to increased morbidity and mortality. However, no much studies known about the effect of current therapeutic diets (F-75 and F-100) on serum phosphate in SAM children.Methods: Prospective observational study, in which measuring serum phosphate at admission, at end of stabilization phase and at discharge in SAM children between 6-59 months.Results: Among 35 children enrolled, mean serum phosphate was 4.3 ±0.6 mg/dl at admission, 4.1± 0.8mg/dl at end of stabilization phase and 4.4±0.7mg/dl at discharge. 17% of children had hypophosphatemia at admission, 31% at end of stabilization phase and 17% at discharge. mean weight gain in hypophosphatemia and normophosphatemia groups are 1.3±1.46mg/kg/day and 2.51±2.63mg/kg/day (p=0.1) respectively. Mean duration of stay in hypophosphatemia and normophosphatemia groups are 11.6±1.26 and 10.26±1.54 days respectively (p=0.016).Conclusions: Hypophosphatemia was common among children with SAM at admission and increased at end of stabilization phase. Serum phosphate remains subnormal in about 1/5th of the children at discharge. This could be problematic for further recovery as phosphorus is needed for catch-up growth and bioavailability of phosphorus is low in local diets. Hence, authors suggest phosphorus supplementation in SAM children.

scholarly journals Etiological factors of severe acute malnutrition and impact of nutrition rehabilitation centre: a prospective observational study from Bhavnagar

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 652
Author(s):  
Vibhuti D. Gamit ◽  
Jayendra R. Gohil ◽  
Adithya Nikhileshwar B. ◽  
Tanmay P. Vagh
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Severe Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Birth Spacing ◽  
Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Rehabilitation Centre ◽  
Etiological Factors ◽  
Nutrition Rehabilitation

Background: Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) causes almost half of childhood deaths in children <5 years in developing countries. In India, as National Family Health Survey (NFHS), prevalence of SAM has increased from 6.4 in NFHS-3 (2005-2006) to 7.5% in NFHS-4 (2015-1016); [5.8 to 9.5% Gujarat]. The aim of study was to determine the etiological factors and outcome of SAM and the benefit of nutrition rehabilitation centre (NRC) among 6 months to 5 years children at the Pediatrics, NRC ward, Sir T. General Hospital.Methods: A prospective observational study of 151 SAM children over nine months. Etiological factors were determined by history and relevant investigations, exclude other systemic disorders. Therapeutic nutrition was provided for 14 days. Cases were followed up two weekly for 2 months by monitoring weight after NRC admission.Results: Association was found between Small for gestational age (64.9%), joint family (59.6%) and low birth spacing (59.6%) as etiological factors leading to SAM. 81.5% children gained weight during 14 days NRC stay. Weight gain was noted at follow-up. Defaulter rate increased from 9.9% at discharge to 28.5% at 2 months follow-up. Weight was static for 9% children. 34.4% children were from rural area and 65.6% from urban area. 23.8% children had received pre lacteal feed. Timing of complementary feeding was incorrect in 29%. There were no deaths.Conclusions: Small for gestational age, joint family, low birth spacing, and incorrect feeding practices and urban residence were etiological factors. NRC stay (defaulter rate 26%), produced weight gain in SAM children. 

scholarly journals Etiological Factors of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Impact of Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre: a prospective observational study from Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vibhuti Gamit ◽  
Jayendra Ratilal Gohil
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Severe Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Birth Spacing ◽  
Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Rehabilitation Centre ◽  
Etiological Factors ◽  
Nutrition Rehabilitation

Introduction Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a cause of almost half of childhood deaths in children &lt; 5 years in developing countries. In India, as National Family Health Survey (NFHS), prevalence of SAM has increased from 6.4 in NFHS-3 (2005-6) to 7.5% in NFHS-4 (2015-16); [5.8 to 9.5% Gujarat]. The aim of study was to determine the etiological factors and outcome of SAM and the benefit of nutrition rehabilitation centre (NRC) among 6 months to 5 years children at the Pediatrics Dept, Sir T General Hospital, Bhavnagar. Methods A prospective observational study of 151 SAM children over nine months. Etiological factors were determined by history and relevant investigations, exclude other systemic disorders. Therapeutic nutrition was provided for 14 days. Cases were followed up two weekly for 2 months by monitoring weight after NRC admission. Results Association was found between Small for gestational age (64.9%), joint family (59.6%) and low birth spacing (59.6%) as etiological factors leading to SAM. 81.5% Children gained weight during14 days NRC stay. Weight gain was noted at follow-up. Defaulter rate increased from 9.9% at discharge to 28.5% at 2 months follow-up. Weight was static for 9% children. 34.4% children were from rural area and 65.6% from urban area. 23.8% children had received pre lacteal feed. Timing of complementary feeding was incorrect in 29%. There were no deaths. Conclusion Small for gestational age, joint family, low birth spacing, incorrect feeding practices and urban residence were etiological factors. NRC stay (defaulter rate 26%), produced weight gain in SAM children.

scholarly journals Examining Response to Treatment of Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children 6–59 Months Old in Afghanistan, Chad, Mali, and Niger (P12-002-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin Boyd
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Severe Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Status Number ◽  
Significant Factors

Abstract Objectives Identify the most significant factors affecting the trajectory of recovery from severe acute malnutrition (SAM), as measured by average daily weight gain in each child 6–59 months of age who were diagnosed and treated for SAM and treated, adjusting for covariates including: breastfeeding status, number of children in household, illness, and distance to health center. Hypothesis 1a: Children 6–59 months enrolled in SAM treatment have slower times to recovery and slower weight gain if they are admitted for treatment at a lower anthropometric cut-off admission (weight for height z-score < −4) than children admitted for treatment at a higher anthropometric cut-off (weight for height z-score ≥ −4). Hypothesis 1b: Older children (24–59 months) recover more quickly than younger children (6–23 months) controlling for ration size. Methods A retrospective panel data analysis on children 6–59 months enrolled in standard outpatient treatment for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) between 2014 and 2016 was conducted. The study period was between September-December 2018. Children were exhaustively sampled. Children with edema, children with implausible z-scores for W/H (<−5 and >5) and H/A (<−6 and >6), children who were referred for inpatient therapeutic feeding to a stabilization center, and children from the same household, except in the case of twins, were eliminated from the analysis. There was one database per country. A total of 1384 children between 6–59 months were included in the analysis. Results The most significant factors affecting the proportional weight gain include age at enrollment (P = 0.001, 95%CI = −0.00—0.00) and Weight for height z-score (WHZ) (P = 0.00, 95%CI = 0.04—0.05) in each child 6–59 months of age who were diagnosed with SAM and treated, adjusting for covariates including: breastfeeding status, number of children in household, illness, and distance to health center. Sex of child did not significantly affect proportional weight gain (P = 0.404, 95%CI = −0.012–0.005). Conclusions The existing protocol to treat severe acute malnutrition should be modified to treat younger children and children who are admitted with a lower weight for height z-score due to different vulnerabilities. Funding Sources The research was conducted as part of a dissertation at The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. Data were obtained from World Vision.

scholarly journals Study to determine gender variation in severe acute malnutrition at nutrition rehabilitation centre

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 602
Author(s):  
Suguna S. ◽  
Vidyasagar V.
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
District Hospital ◽  
Severe Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Rehabilitation Centre ◽  
Gender Variation ◽  
Nutrition Rehabilitation ◽  
Time Of Admission ◽  
Discharge Criteria

Background: The objective of this study is to know the gender variation in number of admissions, severity of malnutrition at the time of admission, gaining of weight and adherence to follow up in children admitted to nutrition rehabilitation center and during follow up.Methods: This is a retrospective study involving the review of existing programme records. Children who were admitted to nutrition rehabilitation centre, district hospital, Chamarajanagar, Karnataka, India, between January 2017 to December 2017 with severe acute malnutrition were involved in the study. The programme included 2 weeks of in-patient care, and four follow-up visits to the NRC subsequently as follows; 1st visit at 7 days, 2nd at 14 days, 3rd at 1 month and 4th at 2 months after discharge.Results: Among 57 children who admitted to NRC females were 30 (52.6%) and males 27 47.4%). 25 among 57 children (43.9%) could sustain weight gain of >5grams/kg/day as per one of the discharge criteria. 13 (52%) were females and 12 (48%) were males. 32(56%) among 57 admitted children to NRC, could achieve <-1SD during entire programmed. 15(46.8%) were females and 17 (53.1%) were males.Conclusions: There was no gender variation in either number of admission or severity of malnutrition at the time of admission or weight gain during NRC programme.

scholarly journals A novel RET gene mutation in a neonate with total colonic aganglionosis and renal agenesis: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 437-441
Author(s):  
Dr. Ravi Teja Goud M ◽  
◽  
Dr. K. Lalatendu Kumar ◽  
Dr. S. Nasreen Banu ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Likelihood Ratio ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Severe Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Positive Likelihood Ratio ◽  
Negative Likelihood Ratio ◽  
Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Youden Index ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Total Colonic Aganglionosis ◽  
Sensitivity Specificity

Objective: To find the MUAC cut-off for detection of severe acute malnutrition in infants between 1to 6 months of age. Material and Methods: A prospective observational study at IPD and OPD of atertiary care hospital. 303 infants between one and six months of age above the length of 45cmswere included in the study. In infants between one and six months of age, the length, weight, andMUAC were measured. SAM infants were identified using the WHO definition. Sensitivity, specificity,and Youden index for a particular MUAC was calculated in SAM infants. Results: 11cms was found tohave a sensitivity of 85.1% and specificity of 65.9%. It had the maximum Youden index of 0.55 witha positive likelihood ratio of 2.79 and a negative likelihood ratio of 0.21. Conclusions: MUAC of11cms can be used as a cut-off for SAM infants between 1 to 6 months of age. MUAC does not varywith gender. Weight and MUAC are significantly lower in SAM infants. But there is no difference whenit comes to length as in acute malnutrition, the weight and MUAC are affected but length is not.

scholarly journals Comparing azithromycin to amoxicillin in the management of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition in Burkina Faso: a pilot randomized trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kieran S O'Brien ◽  
Ali Sié ◽  
Clarisse Dah ◽  
Millogo Ourohire ◽  
Moussa Ouédraogo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Dose ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Randomized Trial ◽  
Severe Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Acute Malnutrition ◽  
World Health ◽  
Promising Alternative

Introduction. Given the potential for asymptomatic infection in children with uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition (SAM), the World Health Organization recommends a broad-spectrum antibiotic like amoxicillin. Azithromycin is a promising alternative to amoxicillin as it can be administered as a single dose and has efficacy against several pathogens involved in the burden of infectious disease and mortality in this population. In this pilot study, we aimed to establish the feasibility of a larger randomized controlled trial and to provide preliminary evidence comparing the effect of azithromycin to amoxicillin on weight gain in children with uncomplicated SAM. Methods. This pilot randomized trial enrolled children 6-59 months old with uncomplicated SAM at 6 healthcare centers in Burkina Faso. Participants were randomized to a single dose of azithromycin or a 7-day course of amoxicillin. All participants received ready-to-use therapeutic food and were followed weekly until nutritional recovery and again at 8 weeks. The primary feasibility outcomes included enrollment potential, refusals, and loss to follow-up. The primary clinical outcome was weight gain (g/kg/day) over the 8-week period. Outcome assessors were masked. Results. Between June and October 2020, 312 children were screened, 301 were enrolled with 0 refusals, and 282 (93.6%) completed the 8-week visit. Average weight gain was 2.5 g/kg/day (SD 2.0) in the azithromycin group and 2.6 (SD) 1.7) in the amoxicillin group (Mean Difference -0.1, 95% CI -0.5 to 0.3, P = 0.63). Fewer adverse events were reported in the azithromycin group (Risk Ratio 0.50, 95% CI 0.31 to 0.82, P = 0.006). Conclusions. No differences were found in weight gain between groups. Given the ability to administer a single dose and the potential for fewer adverse events, azithromycin may be an alternative to amoxicillin for uncomplicated SAM. With strong enrollment and follow-up, a larger trial in this setting is feasible.

scholarly journals Recovery time from severe acute malnutrition and associated factors among under-5 children in Yekatit 12 Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a retrospective cohort study

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. e2020003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mekonen Adimasu ◽  
Girum Sebsibie ◽  
Fikrtemariam Abebe ◽  
Getaneh Baye ◽  
Kerebih Abere
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Retrospective Cohort Study ◽  
Recovery Time ◽  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
Severe Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Nutritional Recovery ◽  
Length Of Hospitalization

OBJECTIVES: Recovery time from severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is often a neglected topic despite its clinical impact. Although a few studies have examined nutritional recovery time, the length of hospitalization in those studies varied greatly. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the recovery time from SAM and to identify predictors of length of hospitalization among under-5 children.METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was conducted among 423 under-5 children with SAM who had been admitted to Yekatit 12 Hospital. Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to estimate time to nutritional recovery, and Cox proportional hazard regression analysis was performed to determine independent predictors.RESULTS: The nutritional recovery rate was 81.3%, and the median recovery time was 15.00 days (95% confidence interval [CI], 13.61 to 16.39). Age, daily weight gain per kilogram of body weight, vaccination status, and the existence of at least 1 comorbidity (e.g., pneumonia, stunting, shock, and deworming) were found to be significant independent predictors of nutritional recovery time. The adjusted hazard ratio (aHR) for nutritional recovery decreased by 1.9% for every 1-month increase in child age (aHR, 0.98; 95% CI, 0.97 to 0.99).CONCLUSIONS: The overall nutritional recovery time in this study was within the Sphere standards. However, approximately 13.0% of children stayed in the hospital for more than 28.00 days, which is an unacceptably large proportion. Daily weight gain of ≥8 g/kg, full vaccination, and deworming with albendazole or mebendazole reduced nutritional recovery time. Conversely, older age, pneumonia, stunting, and shock increased nutritional recovery time.

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