Water intoxication and hyponatraemic convulsions in neonates.
Department 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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