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Severe hypernatremic dehydration in a breast-fed neonate  

Oh, Yun Jung (Department of Pediatrics, College of medicine, Inha University)
Lee, Ji Eun (Department of Pediatrics, College of medicine, Inha University)
An, So Hyun (Department of Pediatrics, College of medicine, Inha University)
Kim, Yang Kyong (Department of Pediatrics, College of medicine, Inha University)
Kang, Sung Kil (Department of Pediatrics, College of medicine, Inha University)
Kim, Ja Kyoung (Department of Pediatrics, College of medicine, Kangwon National University)
Son, Byong Kwan (Department of Pediatrics, College of medicine, Inha University)
Jun, Yong Hoon (Department of Pediatrics, College of medicine, Inha University)
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Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics / v.50, no.1, 2007 , pp. 85-88 More about this Journal
Abstract
Although it is a rare condition, breast-feeding may result in hypernatremic dehydration. However, incidences might be increasing with more mothers breast-feeding. Although the early detection and management of hypernatremic dehydration from breast-feeding is important, its prevention is even more important on account of its serious complications. In order to prevent hypernatremic dehydration secondary to breast-feeding, it is essential to educate mothers in successful breast-feeding methods. An early follow-up after discharge is recommended. We report a case of hypernatremic dehydration secondary to breast-feeding in a full-term newborn that was corrected without any complications.
Keywords
Hypernatremic dehydration; Breast-feeding; Newborn;
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