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- Title
Fluid management in children with volume depletion.
- Authors
Zieg, Jakub; Narla, Deepti; Gonsorcikova, Lucie; Raina, Rupesh
- Abstract
Volume depletion is a common condition and a frequent cause of hospitalization in children. Proper assessment of the patient includes a detailed history and a thorough physical examination. Biochemical tests may be useful in selected cases. Understanding the pathophysiology of fluid balance is necessary for appropriate management. A clinical dehydration scale assessing more physical findings may help to determine dehydration severity. Most dehydrated children can be treated orally; however, intravenous therapy may be indicated in patients with severe volume depletion, in those who have failed oral therapy, or in children with altered consciousness or significant metabolic abnormalities. Proper management consists of restoring circulatory volume and electrolyte balance. In this paper, we review clinical aspects, diagnosis, and management of children with volume depletion.
- Subjects
PHYSICAL diagnosis; FLUID therapy; INTRAVENOUS therapy; WATER-electrolyte balance (Physiology); PATHOLOGICAL physiology; HYPOVOLEMIA; HYPONATREMIA; DEHYDRATION; HOSPITAL care; VASOPRESSIN; ORAL rehydration therapy; CHILDREN
- Publication
Pediatric Nephrology, 2024, Vol 39, Issue 2, p423
- ISSN
0931-041X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00467-023-06080-z