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Water intoxication and hyponatraemic convulsions in neonates

V Vanapruks1, K Prapaitrakul

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Pramongkutkalo Medical College, Bangkok, Thailand.

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.

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