Neonatal thrombocytopenia and associated factors

Background: The aim is to study neonatal thrombocytopenia and associated factors compare the results with recent studies in neonates admitted intensive care unit (NICU).Methods: After taking detailed consent from parents/guardians, maternal obstetrics history were taken complete physical examination was done details of investigations outcome noted evaluated. Relevant data entered predesigned proforma analyzed. Immediate assessed by or death.Results: most common cause preterm gestational age. There 68 (27.2%) age group 28-32 weeks, 107 (42.8%) 32-37 weeks 75 37-42 weeks. Majority We which as follows, 98 (39.2%) had expired 152 (60.8%) survived our study.Conclusions: studied etiology factors. found type moderate severe thrombocytopenia. In study, there 39.6% death rate. following age, intrauterine growth retardation, pre-eclampsia, multiple pregnancy, eclampsia, birth asphyxia, x-ray chest/abdomen, ultrasonography (USG) abdomen, USG cranium, liver function tests renal tests.