Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To report a case of refeeding syndrome in a Kuwaiti child, its clinical presentation and management. CLINICAL PRESENTATION AND INTERVENTION: CONCLUSION: This case showed that during rehabilitation of a malnourished child, a severe potentially lethal electrolyte disturbance ( refeeding syndrome) can occur. Careful monitoring of electrolytes before and during the refeeding phase was needed and helped to detect this syndrome early. We suggest that slow and gradual calorie increase in the 'at-risk' patient can help prevent its occurrence.
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Authors | Ibrahim Al Sharkawy, Dina Ramadan, Amira El-Tantawy |
Journal | Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre
(Med Princ Pract)
Vol. 19
Issue 3
Pg. 240-3
( 2010)
ISSN: 1423-0151 [Electronic] Switzerland |
PMID | 20357512
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright (c) 2010 S. Karger AG, Basel. |
Topics |
- Humans
- Infant
- Kuwait
- Kwashiorkor
(therapy)
- Male
- Refeeding Syndrome
(diagnosis, therapy)
- Water-Electrolyte Imbalance
(diagnosis, diet therapy)
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