Effect of nutrient support on severe infant pneumonia.
- Author:
Xiao-hong REN
1
;
Hai-li ZHU
;
Yin-sha YI
;
Yuan LÜ
Author Information
1. School of Nursing of Central South University, Changsha 410013, Changsha 410006, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Child, Preschool;
Enteral Nutrition;
Female;
Humans;
Infant;
Infant, Newborn;
Male;
Nutritional Support;
Parenteral Nutrition;
Pneumonia;
diet therapy;
therapy;
Prospective Studies;
Treatment Outcome;
gamma-Globulins;
therapeutic use
- From:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
2005;30(6):711-713
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To explore the effect of nutrient support on severe infant pneumonia.
METHODS:Prospective study was conducted on the outcome of 567 inpatients suffering from severe pneumonia in 13 hospitals randomly selected in Hunan. Twelve factors were surveyed and data analyzed by multiple logistic regression.
RESULTS:Malnnutrition, anemia and rickets were risk factors in severe pneumonia, and nutrient support had protective effect on severe pneumonia.
CONCLUSION:Nutrient support contributes to the positive outcome of severe infant pneumonia.
