Breastfeeding-associated hypernatraemic dehydration

Objective: In the last few years there has been an increase in case reports of hypernatraemic dehydration in breastfed newborns. Insufficient intake has an important role in the pathophysiology of this condition. The aim of this study was to evaluate exclusively breastfed neonates admitted for hyper...

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Main Authors: Sónia Melo Gomes, Claudia Almeida Fernandes, Helena Ramos, Eduardo Fernandes, Manuela Santos, Odília Nascimento, António Marques Valido
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa Albert Einstein 2009-03-01
Series:Einstein (São Paulo)
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Online Access:http://apps.einstein.br/revista/arquivos/PDF/1287-Einsteinv7n2p206-10_ing.pdf