Pediatric emergency care

The most recent articles from: Pediatr Emerg Care February 2015

Pediatric emergency care · Feb 2015

Meta Analysis

The Efficacy of Isotonic and Hypotonic Intravenous Maintenance Fluid for Pediatric Patients: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

This study aimed to analyze the effect of isotonic versus hypotonic solution as intravenous maintenance fluid on level of plasma sodium in hospitalized children. ⋯ The meta-analysis revealed that there was potential risk of hyponatremia for routine infusion of hypotonic maintenance fluid. The use of isotonic solution was warranted in hospitalized pediatric patients.

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