Association Between Inferior Vena Cava Diameter and Height, Weight, and Abdominal Girth in Indian Children.

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: India plays a significant role in global childbirth, yet childhood mortality, particularly due to diarrhoea-induced dehydration, remains a significant concern, contributing to more than 10% of child mortality in the country. This study aims to evaluate association of IVC diameter with parameters like height weight and abdominal girth

MATERIALS AND METHODS: This prospective observational study was conducted at Vinayaka Mission Kirupananda Variyar Medical College in Salem, Tamil Nadu, over a period of one year. Data from 150 outpatient children aged 5 to 12 were analyzed to establish relationships between IVC diameter, height, weight, and abdominal girth. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS software, presenting quantitative data as mean and standard deviations and qualitative data as percentages.

RESULTS: The study included 54% females and 46% males. The mean IVC diameter was 8.5 ± 2.25. Correlation tests were used to assess associations between variables, with significance set at p < 0.05. The results highlighted IVC dimensions in Indian children and demonstrated correlations between height, weight, and abdominal circumference with IVC diameters.

CONCLUSION: This study provides valuable insights into the relationship of IVC diameter in Indian children with their height, weight, and abdominal girth. The findings underscore the importance of measuring IVC in evaluating dehydration levels, emphasizing the need for further research with a larger sample size to improve clinical accuracy and applicability.