Table 5: Biochemical abnormalities in the studied cases.

Biochemical abnormality Frequency %
Hypoglycemia 4 8
Hyperammonemia 21 42
Increased lactate 11 22
Hyponatremia 8 16
Hypernatremia 2 4
Hypocalcemia 5 10
Hypokalaemia 2 4
Hypokalemia 1 2
Acidosis 3 6
Alkalosis 2 4