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Hypotonic Versus Isotonic Maintenance Fluids After Surgery for Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the risk of hyponatremia following administration of a isotonic (0.9% saline) compared to a hypotonic (0.45% saline) parenteral maintenance solution (PMS) for 48 hours to postoperative pediatric patients. METHODS: Surgical patients 6 months to 16 years of age with an expected postoperative stay of >24 hours were eligible. Patients with an uncorrected baseline plasma …

Authors

Choong K; Arora S; Cheng J; Farrokhyar F; Reddy D; Thabane L; Walton JM

Journal

, Vol. 128, No. 5, pp. 857–866

Publisher

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Publication Date

November 1, 2011

DOI

10.1542/peds.2011-0415

ISSN

0031-4005