Clinical pediatrics
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Clinical pediatrics · Nov 2007
ReviewHypotonic versus isotonic maintenance intravenous fluid therapy in hospitalized children: a systematic review.
A systematic review of studies comparing hypotonic versus isotonic intravenous maintenance fluids in hospitalized children was conducted to determine whether hypotonic solutions increase the risk of acute hyponatremia. Studies were identified from electronic databases and hand-searched reference lists. ⋯ All authors cautioned against the routine use of hypotonic maintenance fluids, but hypotonic fluid administration did not always explain the development of acute hyponatremia. Further evidence is required as to the appropriate maintenance solution for hospitalized children.