Journal article
A prospective trial comparing isotonic with hypotonic maintenance fluids for prevention of hospital-acquired hyponatraemia
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Recent literature suggests that hypotonic fluids increase the risk of hospital-acquired hyponatraemia; despite this, hypotonic fluids are widely used.
OBJECTIVES: To compare the change in serum sodium following the use of hypotonic (0.3% saline, 0.45% saline) or isotonic (0.9% saline) intravenous (IV) maintenance solutions in hospitalised children.
Authors
Robles CMF; García CAC
Journal
Paediatrics and International Child Health, Vol. 36, No. 3, pp. 168–174
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
July 2, 2016
DOI
10.1179/2046905515y.0000000047
ISSN
2046-9047