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Serum Albumin and C-Reactive Protein as Predictors of Adverse Outcomes in Critically Ill Children: A Prospective Observational Pilot Study

Authors: Neha Bhandarkar, Sushma Save, Sandeep B. Bavdekar, Pankhuri Sisodia, Saumil Desai

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 8/2019

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To the Editor: There is considerable evidence about association of hypoalbuminemia and/ or raised C-reactive protein (CRP) levels with higher mortality, organ failure and prolonged hospital stay in adults [1‐3]. …

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Title: Serum Albumin and C-Reactive Protein as Predictors of Adverse Outcomes in Critically Ill Children: A Prospective Observational Pilot Study
Authors: Neha Bhandarkar
Sushma Save
Sandeep B. Bavdekar
Pankhuri Sisodia
Saumil Desai
Publication date: 01-08-2019
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 8/2019
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-019-02934-3

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