Neonatal Hypernatremia in Exclusively Breastfed Newborns- A Case Control Study in the Postnatal Ward of a Tertiary Care Hospitalurine
Introduction: Hypernatremia, defined as a serum sodium level of more than 145 mEq/L, is a common but potentially dangerous condition in newborns. Hypernatremia in exclusively breastfed newborns is usually secondary to insufficient lactation. Aim: To determine the clinical profile and risk factors...
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| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd.
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Neonatal Medicine and Research |
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| Online Access: | http://ijnmr.net/articles/PDF/2263/43217_final_F(SHU)_CE[Ra1]_F(SHU)_PF1(AG_SHU)_PFA(SHU)_PB(AG_SHU)_PN(SHU).pdf |