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Research Article| Volume 51, ISSUE 8, P1279-1282, August 2016

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Optimizing fluid resuscitation in hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

Published:February 11, 2016DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2016.01.013

      Abstract

      Background

      Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) is the most common diagnosis requiring surgery in infants. Electrolytes are used as a marker of resuscitation for these patients prior to general anesthesia induction. Often multiple fluid boluses and electrolyte panels are needed, delaying operative intervention. We have attempted to predict the amount of IV fluid boluses needed for electrolyte correction based on initial values.

      Methods

      A single center retrospective review of all patients diagnosed with HPS from 2008 through 2014 was performed. Abnormal electrolytes were defined as chloride <100 mmol/L, bicarbonate ≥30 mmol/L or potassium >5.2 or <3.1 mmol/L. Patients with abnormal electrolytes were resuscitated with 20 ml/kg saline boluses and continuous fluids at 1.5 times maintenance rate.

      Results

      During the study period 542 patients were identified with HPS. Of the 505 who were analyzed 202 patients had electrolyte abnormalities requiring IV fluid resuscitation above maintenance, and 303 patients had normal electrolytes at time of diagnosis. Weight on presentation was significantly lower in the patients with abnormal electrolytes (3.8 vs 4.1 kg, p < 0.01). Length of stay was significantly longer in the patients with electrolyte abnormalities, 2.6 vs 1.9 days (p < 0.01). Fluid given was higher over the entire hospital stay for patients with abnormal electrolytes (106 vs 91 ml/kg/d, p < 0.01). The number of electrolyte panels drawn was significantly higher in patients with initial electrolyte abnormalities, 2.8 vs 1.3 (p < 0.01).
      Chloride was the most sensitive and specific indicator of the need for multiple saline boluses. Using an ROC curve, parameters of initial Cl80 mmol/L and the need for 3 or more boluses AUC was 0.71. Modifying the parameters to initial Cl97 mmol/L and 2 boluses AUC was 0.65. A patient with an initial Cl85 will need three 20 ml/kg boluses 73% (95% CI 52–88%) of the time. A patient with an initial Cl97 will need two 20 ml/kg boluses at a rate of 73% (95% CI 64–80%).

      Conclusion

      Children with electrolyte abnormalities at time of diagnosis of HPS have a longer length of stay; require more fluid resuscitation and more lab draws. This study reveals high sensitivity and specificity of presenting chloride in determining the need for multiple boluses. We recommend the administration of two 20 ml/kg saline boluses separated by an hour prior to rechecking labs in patients with initial Cl value ≤97 mmol/L. If the presenting Cl <85 three boluses of 20 ml/kg of saline separated by an hour are recommended. If implemented these modifications have potential to save time by not delaying care for extraneous lab results and money in the form of fewer lab draws.

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