The management of intravenous fluids in paediatrics remains a critical component of care in both routine and acute settings. Intravenous fluid therapy is not only essential for hydration and ...
In a new evidence-based clinical guideline, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends isotonic intravenous fluids (IVFs) with appropriate potassium chloride and dextrose for most children ...
Infection with E. coli bacteria can wreak havoc in children, leading to bloody diarrhea, fever and kidney failure. But giving children intravenous fluids early in the course of an E. coli O157:H7 ...
(HealthDay News) – For children requiring maintenance intravenous (IV) fluids, isotonic fluids are safer than hypotonic fluids in terms of plasma sodium (pNa) levels, according to a meta-analysis ...
The administering of intravenous fluids during the first 4 days of diarrhea onset is associated with a reduced risk for renal failure among children at risk for hemolytic uremic syndrome, according to ...
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a potential cause of serious morbidity and even mortality among children undergoing hematopoietic SCT (HSCT). Contrary to the available information regarding the ...
SAN DIEGO — Intavenous ibuprofen (IV) ibuprofen is more effective than acetaminophen administered orally or by suppository at reducing fever in pediatric patients, according to the results of a new ...
IVIG may reduce seizure frequency in some children with drug-resistant epilepsy, especially those with generalized seizures.