Determination of serum chloride ion concentration in pregnant women from Minjibir local government area, Kano State Nigeria

Abstract

Serum chloride ion level in blood samples of pregnant women attending ante-natal care clinic in Minjibir was investigated. The mean and standard deviation of the ion in the samples is 100.51± 4.89mmol/L. The distribution is skewed towards high frequency of low concentrations and could be attributed to electrolyte disturbance in some of these women. This disturbance may be due to vomitting, low fluid intake, drugs and malnutrition.

Keywords: Chloride ion, pregnant women, ante-natal