Prevalence and outcome of lymphopenia in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit: A prospective observational study.

Karthi Nallasamy Aidan MageeK Johnny MillarTrevor Duke

Published in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2022)

In critically ill children, lymphopenia is very common, often transient, but may be associated with unfavourable outcomes. Further studies with follow-up of blood counts in a larger sample are required to determine the course and outcomes of lymphopenia.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
emergency department
young adults
risk factors
mechanical ventilation
adipose tissue
blood brain barrier
brain injury
insulin resistance
subarachnoid hemorrhage