hrp0095p1-391 | Thyroid | ESPE2022

Biochemical Indicators of Euthyroid Sick Syndrome in Critically Ill Children

Besci Tolga , Besci Özge , Arslan Gazi , Ilgaz Hande , Prencuva Pınar , Özdemir Göktuğ , Abacı Ayhan , Demir Korcan

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of Euthyroid Sick syndrome (ESS) in pediatric intensive care, and to establish a link between thyroid function tests and mortality.Methods: Between January 2015 and March 2020, children admitted to our pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and tested for free triiodothyronine (fT3), free thyroxine (fT4), and thyrotropin (TSH) levels were included. Patien...