Limited studies are available on the serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D status in critically ill population of North Kerala. We aimed to study the serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level in critically ill adult patients admitted to intensive care units.
Methods: In this observational study, 250 critically ill adult patients were included. Age and gender distribution were noted. Blood samples were collected for the estimation of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, the main circulating form of vitamin D. According to the serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level, patients were categorized into different groups having a serum level of less than 10 ng/ml, 10 to 19.9 ng/ml, 20 to 29.9 ng/ml, and more than 30 ng/ml. Patients with more than 30 ng/ml serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D were considered as vitamin D sufficient.
Data analysis: Data collected through structured and validated proforma were entered into spreadsheet software and analysed.
Results: In the study population, 8.4% had less than 10 ng/ml, 39.2% had 10 to 19.9 ng/ml, 33.6% had 20 to 29.9% and 18.8% had more than 30 ng/ml serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level
Conclusion: Sufficient level of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level (ie, more than 30 ng/ml) was observed in 18.8% of critically ill population.
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