Journal article
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
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentChildChild, PreschoolDouble-Blind MethodFemaleFluid TherapyFollow-Up StudiesHumansHyponatremiaHypotonic SolutionsInfusions, IntravenousMalePostoperative CarePostoperative ComplicationsReference ValuesRisk AssessmentSaline Solution, HypertonicSurgical Procedures, OperativeTreatment OutcomeWater-Electrolyte Imbalance