Regulation of extracellular fluid volume in neonates.
This review summarises mechanisms of control of extracellular fluid volume in the neonatal period. 'Normal' body fluid distribution and methods of its measurement are discussed as well as regulatory mechanisms with particular emphasis on hormonal and renal aspects.
Simpson
J
J
Department of Child Health, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK.
Stephenson
T
T
D000818:Animals; D002199:Capillary Permeability; D005110:Extracellular Space / Q000502:physiology*; D005333:Fetus / Q000502:physiology; D006728:Hormones / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn / Q000502:physiology*; D007668:Kidney / Q000502:physiology; D010949:Plasma / Q000502:physiology; D012756:Sheep
D006728:Hormones