Characteristics of Glycemic and Mineral Hemostasis While Neonatal Convulsions

Abstract

This article is devoted to the disbalance of glycemic and mineral hemostasis in the etiopathogenetic mechanism of neonatal seizures. The purpose of the article: to assess the state of glycemic and mineral hemostasis in patients with neonatal convulsions. Materials and methods. 73 patients with neonatal convulsions were under observation. A blood glucose, sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium content were investigated in all patients. Results. Among patients with neonatal convulsions hypoglycemia was detected 34.3±5.6%, hypocalcemia – 34.3±5.6%, hypomagnesaemia – 9.6±3.1%, combination of hypocalcemia with hypomagnesemia – 11.0±3.7%, hyponatremia – 11.0±3.7%, hyperkalemia and hypokalemia – 6.9±3.0%, and hypernatremia – 4.1±2.3%. Conclusion. Depending on the cause of neonatal seizures, the characteristics of glycemic and mineral hemostasis change.