Premature infants. Disorder of mineral metabolism, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intravenous administration of 10% calcium gluconate with a dose of 1 mg/kg of body weight for 3 to 4 times daily from second day of birth till 34 week post menstrual age to interventio
Sponsors
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
1 Days to 1 Months
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All premature infants under 32 weeks or less of 1,500 gr who are fed intravenously through the central vein.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe asphyxia Chromosomal abnormalities or congenital metabolic disorders Maternal history of hyperparathyroidism or vitamin D disorders
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Prematurity osteopenia. Timepoint: First week and 4 to 6 weeks after bith. Method of measurement: Calcium, P, ALP will be done by spectrophotometric method with autoanalyzer and vitamin D level will be checked by ELISA method and finally the level of PTH will be measured by quantitative luminescence method with automatic Immulight. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Side effects of intravenous calcium injection: bradycardia, arrhythmia, seizures, skin necrosis, subcutaneous calcium. Timepoint: All side effects are evaluated instantly by the medical staff. Method of measurement: Observation. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMajid Mahallei
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed