Hypochloremia Secondary to Diuretics in Preterm Infants: Should Clinicians Pay Close Attention?
Diuretic therapy, commonly used in the newborn intensive care unit, is associated with a variety of electrolyte abnormalities such as hyponatremia, hypokalemia, and hypochloremia. Hypochloremia, often ignored, is associated with significant morbidities and increased mortality in infants and adults....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2021-02-01
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Series: | Global Pediatric Health |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794X21991014 |