ISSN 2348-3156 (Print) International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 10, Issue 3, pp: (101-107), Month: July - September 2022, Available at: www.researchpublish.com
ASSESSMENT OF SERUM SODIUM, BICARBONATE AND POTASSIUM LEVELS IN GERIATRIC RESIDENTS IN EKPOMA AND ITS ENVIRON Eidangbe, A.P1, Ohiwerei, W.O,2, Omokaro, I.1 1
Ambrose Alli University, Department of Chemical Pathology
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Research and Training Department, Ohilux Research Institute DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6856373
Published Date: 18-July-2022
Abstract: Generally, chronological age is used to measure aging, and an older person is often called elderly if he or she is 65 or over. The aim was to assess the serum sodium, bicarbonate and potassium levels of Geriatrics in Ekpoma Edo State. A total of one hundred (100) subjects was recruited for this study which will consists of fifty (50) non elderly subjects and fifty (50) apparently healthy elders subjects as control in Ekpoma, Edo State. Subjects data such as name, age and gender was obtained. Sodium, potassium and bicarbonate was estimated using Ion selective electrode . The mean and standard deviation of control group for sodium (mmol/L) was 124.5417±19.3704 and test was 128.9600±15.85739. For Potassium (mmol/l), the control was 4.1625±0.65129. For Bicarbonate (mmol/l), the control was 19.4583±9.98250 while for the test it was 21.760±11.801. However, a non statistical (P>0.05) significant was observed . However, a non significant was observed when compared to the control and there was no significant. In conclusion, the result from this study showed that no significant difference was observed in geriatric electrolytes levels and even in relation to sex. More studies can be carried out to confirm the result of this study. Elderly individuals should take more solutions to improve their electrolytes levels. Keywords: chronological age, older person, serum sodium, bicarbonate and potassium levels, electrolytes levels.
1. INTRODUCTION Generally, chronological age is used to measure aging, and an older person is often called elderly if he or she is 65 or over (Orimo et al., 2006; WHO,2010) Due to genetic differences, lifestyle, and overall health, the aging process is not the same for everyone (Levine,2013). The chronological age, therefore, does not adequately account for the heterogeneous pharmacotherapy needs of elderly, particularly when pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic factors require individualized regimens (Levine,2013). By 2050, the number of people aged 60 years or older is expected to double, and the number of those aged 80 or more is predicted to reach 400 million. The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that the population will age dramatically globally by 2050, especially as the population ages (WHO,2012). Clinical medicine commonly encounters electrolyte imbalances among elderly inpatients, since these disorders are quite common (Sherlock & Thompson,2010; Paniker & Joseph, 2014; Upadhyay et al.,2006). According to some reports, the prevalence rate is even higher in elderly patients and can reach 50% (Hoyle et al.,2006). Miller et al., study revealed 53% of elderly aged 60 years and above, had electrolyte imbalance (1995). Other studies also observed the prevalence of electrolyte imbalance in almost 50% of geriatric admissions (Mannesse et al., 2013). In one Asian study, Siregar P, described the prevalence ratio of 2.79 for elderly compared to young group in hospitalised patients (Siregar,2011). Cumming et al., as well found 69.7% of hyponatremia due to dehydration and apprehended it could be
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