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Decreased water and increased sodium losses in infants with hyaline membrane disease
Author(s) -
HIRSCH N. J.,
CORBET A. J. S.,
KENNY J. D.,
ADAMS J. M.,
RUDOLPH A. J.
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
journal of paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.631
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1440-1754
pISSN - 1034-4810
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1754.1980.tb01290.x
Subject(s) - medicine , hyaline , sodium , potassium , natriuresis , urine , excretion , pathology , chemistry , organic chemistry
The intake and urine output of water, sodium and potassium were evaluated during the first four days of life in infants with hyaline membrane disease (HMD) and compared with controls. Infants with HMD had similar urine output despite reduced fluid intake. Insensible water loss was decreased in HMD. Compared with intake, losses of sodium and potassium were excessive In both groups, but significantly more so in those with HMD. The cause of increased natriuresis in HMD is not known.