Hypoelectrolytemia, hypovolemia, and alkalosis in cystic fibrosis with wood-burning stove in winter.
Hypoelectrolytemia, alkalosis, and shock were present in an infant subsequently diagnosed as having cystic fibrosis (CF). Environmental temperature control was poorly maintained by a wood-burning stove in winter and contributed to the process of fluid and electrolyte loss. Pediatricians must consider CF and other processes when electrolytes and fluid are lost during environmental heat excess.
Berezin
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Division of Gastroenterology, New York Medical College, Valhalla 10595.
Ruddy
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Dozor
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Newman
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D000471:Alkalosis / Q000209:etiology; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006361:Heating / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012769:Shock / Q000209:etiology*; D014883:Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / Q000209:etiology*; D014934:Wood