European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

Alteration in the level of Serum Sodium, Potassium and Chloride
in hepatic encephalopathy. Correlation of these levels with severity of hepatic encephalopathy
due to various causes. The role of Serum Sodium, Potassium and Chloride as a predictor for
grading of severity of hepatic encephalopathy.
Methods: Prospective observation study, All children with hepatic encephalopathy, they were
admitted in paediatrics ward of Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna, during the period
of Jan 2018 to Dec-2019.
Conclusion: The present work is the study to evaluate changes in the Sodium electrolyte level
in children suffering from hypokalaemia. The of HE contesting of 70 male children and 50
female children were included in the study group.