Maintenance Fluid Therapy with Saline, Dextrose-Supplemented Saline or Lactated Ringer in Childhood: Short-Term Metabolic Effects

Maintenance Fluid Therapy with Saline, Dextrose-Supplemented Saline or Lactated Ringer in Childhood: Short-Term Metabolic Effects

Maintenance with isotonic fluids is recommended in children with gastroenteritis and failure of oral rehydration therapy. However, little is known on the short-term effects of the commonly prescribed intravenous solutions on metabolic balance in children. The aim of this study is to report on our ex...

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Main Authors: Alessandra Ricciuti, Gregorio P. Milani, Silvia Tarantino, Roberta Ghilardi, Sebastiano A.G. Lava, Marco Alberzoni, Mario G. Bianchetti, Carlo Agostoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
metabolic acidosis
ketosis
fasting
isotonic solutions
fluids
hydration
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/5/1449

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