Electrolyte problems in neonatal surgical patients.
Surgical care itself, apart from the disorder for which it is given, results in catabolism and its attendant electrolyte disturbances in all patients. Research has focused primarily on adult surgical patients, and little is known about these electrolyte disturbances in newborn infants, especially preterm infants. This article presents what is known about this patient population.
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Department of Pediatrics, University of Illinois Hospital, Chicago.
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D000137:Acid-Base Imbalance / Q000209:etiology; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000097:blood*; D006706:Homeostasis; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn / Q000378:metabolism; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood; D012964:Sodium / Q000097:blood
D004573:Electrolytes; D012964:Sodium; D011188:Potassium