GENETIC-ASPECTS OF ADMISSIONS TO A PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE-CARE UNIT

被引:25
作者
FITZPATRICK, DR
SKEOCH, CH
TOLMIE, JL
机构
[1] ROYAL HOSP SICK CHILDREN,INTENS THERAPY UNIT,GLASGOW G3 8SJ,SCOTLAND
[2] DUNCAN GUTHRIE INST MED GENET,GLASGOW,SCOTLAND
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D O I
10.1136/adc.66.5.639
中图分类号
R72 [儿科学];
学科分类号
100202 ;
摘要
Of 821 consecutive admissions to a paediatric intensive care unit, 47 (5-7%) were for chromosomal or monogenic disorders. These patients had more readmissions, longer mean stays, and a higher mortality rate than the group as a whole. In two of the four cases that died of single gene disorders, failure to store DNA made genetic counselling difficult.
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页数:3
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