Open AccessIntraperitoneal Fluid Therapy in Children
Author(s) -
Harden Noerasid,
Pitono Soeparto,
Bing Rudyanto,
Sugeng Sugijanto,
Abdul Hamid,
Ayu Wanda Saraswati
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
paediatrica indonesiana
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2338-476X
pISSN - 0030-9311
DOI - 10.14238/pi15.7-8.1975.211-8
Subject(s) - medicine , administration (probate law) , intravenous fluid , intraperitoneal injection , dehydration , intensive care medicine , pediatrics , emergency medicine , anesthesia , biochemistry , chemistry , political science , law
The administration of intraperitoneal fluid to 56 children, with gastroenteritis and dehydration, admitted to the Department of Child Health Dr. Soetomo Hospital, was discussed. The authors especially considered the practical aspects and the danger arising from the administration of intraperitoneal fluids. Although none of the patients died, some did show restlessness, meteorism, a raised leucocyte-count and a small rise in body temperature. The authors are of the opinion that the administration of intraperitoneal fluids is not free of danger and it should be reserved for emergency situation only.