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