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Risk factors for hyponatremia after hypotonic fluid infusion

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Hypotonic maintenance i.v. fluids (IVF) pose a higher risk of hyponatremia than isotonic maintenance IVF, but isotonic maintenance IVF can result in excess sodium (Na) load in children. This study… Click to show full abstract

Hypotonic maintenance i.v. fluids (IVF) pose a higher risk of hyponatremia than isotonic maintenance IVF, but isotonic maintenance IVF can result in excess sodium (Na) load in children. This study analyzed the incidence and risk factors for hyponatremia in children given hypotonic fluids with different Na concentrations and different maintenance rates.

Keywords: risk; maintenance; factors hyponatremia; risk factors; hypotonic fluid; hyponatremia hypotonic

Journal Title: Pediatrics International
Year Published: 2019

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