Prevalence of hyperglycemia and associated risk factors in neonates with sepsis at Kisii level five hospital
Abstract
Background
The highest proportion of under five mortality occurs in the neonatal period with a global
estimation of 4 million infants dying annually in the first four weeks of life .The main causes of
death are prematurity- 28%, neonatal infections-26% and asphyxia-23%. The neonatal mortality
rate in Kenya is 31/1000 live births with neonatal sepsis contributing significantly to the high
neonatal mortality rate. Neonatal sepsis results in metabolic derangements. These include
hyperglycemia which is associated with high mortality rates. Other deleterious effects include
impaired immunologic function, osmotic diuresis with electrolyte imbalances, intracranial
hemorrhage and prolonged hospital stay.
Objectives
Primary Objectives
To determine the prevalence of hyperglycemia in neonates with sepsis admitted at Kisii Level 5
Hospital.
Secondary Objective
To determine the risk factors associated with hyperglycemia in neonates with sepsis admitted at
Kisii Level 5 Hospital.
To determine the mortality of neonates with hyperglycemia in sepsis at Kisii Level 5 Hospital.
Publisher
University of Nairobi