Water intoxication and hyponatraemic convulsions in neonates.
We studied two neonates fed diluted formula and excessive water who developed hyponatraemic convulsions; treatment included intravenous hypertonic saline and water restriction. Educating mothers is important to stop recurrences.
Vanapruks
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V
Department of Paediatrics, Pramongkutkalo Medical College, Bangkok, Thailand.
Prapaitrakul
K
K
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007010:Hyponatremia / Q000209:etiology*; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D012640:Seizures / Q000209:etiology*; D014869:Water Intoxication / Q000150:complications*