Serum electrolyte disorders in asphyxiated neonates

Background: Perinatal asphyxia is one of common causes neonatal morbidity and mortality. Disorders electrolytes are more in the immediate postnatal period could affects outcomes neonates significantly. Therefore, we conducted this study with specific aims to describe electrolyte status asphyxiated find out several factors associated disorders neonates. Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive carried 80 admitted at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Hue Central Hospital, City, from April 2021 August 2022. Results: In neonates, average serum value sodium, potassium, calcium were 136.6; 4.8 1.1 mmol/l, respectively. 62.5% had disorders. Hypocalcemia most disorder 37.5%, followed by hyponatremia (32.5%). Hyperkalemia accounted for 13.7%. We observed higher hyperkalemia severe than moderate asphyxia. Apgar score less 7 5 minutes increased risk (odd ratio:8.9; 29.3, respectively p < 0.01). There correlation sodium potassium on (rs = 0.3 rs - 0.6, 0.05). Conclusion: Electrolyte The types hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia. Key words: hyponatremia, hypocalcemia,