Short report: Hyperammonaemia in critically ill septic infants.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Three infants with subphrenic abscess, pyonephrosis, and obstructive ureterocoele respectively had grossly increased concentrations of plasma ammonia. This was considered to be a result of infections with urea splitting organisms. All died in spite of intensive care support, including specific measures to reduce plasma ammonia.
Medical subject headings
- Hyperammonemia
- Sepsis