ArticleBMC pediatrics2025
Feasibility of a non-invasive skin biomechanical device for rapid assessment of pediatric dehydration: a case-control study.
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backgroundDehydration in children remains a common yet potentially life-threatening clinical challenge, particularly in primary care and emergency settings where rapid, objective, and non-invasive assessment tools are limited. Skin biomechanics may offer a new way of measuring hydration status.
objectiveTo investigate the utility of a non-invasive skin biomechanical measurement device (MyotonPro
methodsIn this prospective case-control study conducted at Gaziantep University Hospital, 64 children were evaluated using the MyotonPro
resultsChildren in the dehydration group exhibited significantly lower oscillation frequency (18.75 ± 2.63 Hz vs. 20.64 ± 4.16 Hz; p = 0.034) and dynamic stiffness (430.06 ± 83.60 N/m vs. 499.78 ± 169.28 N/m; p = 0.042) in the right arm. Although similar results were observed in the left arm, there was no statistically significant difference. Biochemical markers such as creatinine, sodium, plasma osmolality, and urine specific gravity were significantly elevated in the dehydration group. Correlations were observed between MyotonPro
conclusionMyotonPro
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