Table 5.
Monitoring practices of paediatricians related to antitubercular treatment among children in Mumbai.
| Monitoring treatment | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Investigations during the course of therapy (n = 63) |
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| Chest X-ray | 39 | 61.9 |
| Sputum for presence of acid fast bacilli | 20 | 31.7 |
| Liver function tests | 19 | 30.2 |
| Complete blood count | 8 | 12.7 |
| Renal function tests | 7 | 11.1 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate | 4 | 6.3 |
| Did not advise any investigation | 8 | 12.7 |
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| Investigations at the end of therapy (n = 59) | ||
| Chest X-ray | 50 | 84.7 |
| Complete blood count | 20 | 33.9 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate | 20 | 33.9 |
| Liver function tests | 6 | 10.2 |
| Sputum for presence of acid fast bacilli | 5 | 8.5 |
| Tuberculin skin test | 1 | 1.7 |
| Did not advise any investigation | 7 | 11.9 |
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| Basis of decision to stop treatment after completing the course (n = 58) | ||
| Clinically# | 58 | 100.0 |
| Chest X-ray | 22 | 37.9 |
| Sputum for presence of acid fast bacilli | 8 | 13.8 |
#Practice in line with ISTC 2009.