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(See also Fluid and Electrolyte Metabolism; see Metabolic, Electrolyte, and Toxic Disorders in Neonates: Hypernatremia; see Metabolic, Electrolyte, and Toxic Disorders in Neonates: Hyponatremia.)

Unlike in adults, fluid management in children is based on weight and on specific guidelines, because children are more sensitive to fluid depletion (and excess). All guidelines are approximations; individualized adjustments based on close monitoring are essential.

Last full review/revision May 2007 by Kenneth B. Roberts, MD

Content last modified May 2007