Babies <1.5kg commonly require:
- high infusion rates (80-100ml/kg/day) of 10% dextrose on day 1
- diligent review of their fluid balance and clinical picture with reduction in fluids if required (e.g. hyponatraemia)
- delayed sodium supplementation until a significant diuresis has occurred (usually after day 1-2).
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First published: 26/02/14
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