Water intoxication and hyponatraemic convulsions in neonates

Arch Dis Child. 1989 May;64(5):734-5. doi: 10.1136/adc.64.5.734.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyponatremia / etiology*
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Seizures / etiology*
  • Water Intoxication / complications*