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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Pediatric and Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation: From Basics to Clinical Practice |
Publisher | Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
Pages | 711-723 |
Number of pages | 13 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783642012198, 9783642012181 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |