Genetic aspects of admissions to a paediatric intensive care unit. Issue 5 (May 1991)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: FitzPatrick, D R; Skeoch, C H; Tolmie, J L
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 66:Issue 5(1991)
• Page Start: 639
• Page End: 641
• Publication Date: 1991-05
• Subjects: Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.66.5.639
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

Abstract : 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 counseling difficult.