The care of the critically ill infant or child often is complicated further by disruptions in fluid or
electrolyte balance. Prompt recognition of these disruptions is essential to the care of these …

Fluid and electrolyte balance is important in infants and young children because of their high
total body water content and basal metabolic rate. Excessive fluid losses lead to dehydration …

Objective: To provide a brief overview of the causes, diagnosis, and therapies of electrolyte
abnormalities frequently seen in critically ill children. Data Source: Published articles and …

Only a small fraction of acutely ill children are hospitalized with an electrolyte disorder as
their primary diagnosis. However, many patients encounter secondary homeostatic …

Common fluid and electrolyte problems in the pediatric intensive care unit. - Abstract -
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Water and electrolytes are vital components of physiological stability at any point in life. In
the newborn infant this stability is often impaired due to immaturity or lack of function, in the …

Correct fluid and electrolyte concentrations are essential to reduce mortality in critically ill
infants. The authors list considerations in calculating the necessary maintenance volumes …

Fluid and electrolyte management in the perioperative and postoperative periods is still a
challenge for those physicians who do not regularly care for seriously ill children. This article …

The importance of fluid and electrolyte therapy in clinical pediatrics cannot be
underestimated. In ambulatory practice, given the frequency with which children develop …

Many pathologic states in the neonate are associated with disruptions in normal body fluid,
electrolyte, and acid–base balance, which at times may in themselves be life threatening.• …