Fluid management in the ventilated patient

Anne Greenough*, Adrienne G. Randolph, Stacey L. Valentinestacey

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    Abstract

    Fluid balance in the sick, prematurely born must be carefully monitored; this includes hourly recording of all fluid input and output and at least daily weights. Prematurely born infants have a limited capacity to excrete a sodium load; sodium supplementation should be delayed until the onset of postnatal extracellular volume contraction. Colloid infusions should be used sparingly in sick, preterm infants; data from randomized trials have highlighted safer and at least equally effective alternatives, for example, in the treatment of hypotension. Fluid restriction in the perinatal period reduces morbidity.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationPediatric and Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation: From Basics to Clinical Practice
    PublisherSpringer Berlin Heidelberg
    Pages711-723
    Number of pages13
    ISBN (Print)9783642012198, 9783642012181
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2015

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