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Management of fluid balance in the very immature neonate
  1. N Modi
  1. Correspondence to:
    Dr Modi
    Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, UK; n.modiimperial.ac.uk

Abstract

Preterm birth requires rapid adaptation from a liquid to a gaseous, low humidity environment. There are several ways in which this can be facilitated. The management of sodium and water balance is considered here.

  • immaturity
  • fluid balance
  • preterm

https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.2001.004275

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