Archives of disease in childhood
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Isotonic is better than hypotonic saline for intravenous rehydration of children with gastroenteritis: a prospective randomised study.
To determine whether the risk of hyponatraemia in children with gastroenteritis receiving intravenous (IV) fluids is decreased by the use of 0.9% saline. ⋯ In gastroenteritis treated with intravenous fluids, normal saline is preferable to hypotonic saline because it protects against hyponatraemia without causing hypernatraemia.