Early-onset neonatal hyperkalemia associated with maternal hypermagnesemia: a case report
Abstract Background Neonatal nonoliguric hyperkalemia (NOHK) is a metabolic abnormality that occurs in extremely premature neonates at approximately 24 h after birth and is mainly due to the immature functioning of the sodium (Na+)/potassium (K+) pump. Magnesium sulfate is frequently used in obstetr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-02-01
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Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-018-1048-4 |