Open AccessSevere hypernatremic dehydration in a newborn infant
Author(s) -
RB Smith
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1918-1485
pISSN - 1205-7088
DOI - 10.1093/pch/3.6.413
Subject(s) - failure to thrive , medicine , pediatrics , hypernatremia , intensive care medicine , dehydration , biochemistry , chemistry , organic chemistry , sodium
A female infant presented with severe hypernatremic dehydration and failure to thrive two weeks after birth. The diagnosis and management of the infant are described, highlighting the need for follow-up and support after early discharge of newborns.
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