Management of fluid balance in the very immature neonate

Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2004 Mar;89(2):F108-11. doi: 10.1136/adc.2001.004275.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Fluid Therapy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature / metabolism
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / metabolism*
  • Kidney / metabolism
  • Skin / metabolism
  • Sodium / metabolism
  • Water-Electrolyte Balance*

Substances

  • Sodium