Isotonic vs Hypotonic Intravenous Fluids for Hospitalized Children.

Abstract

CLINICAL QUESTION:

Is isotonic fluid associated with a lower incidence of hyponatremia when compared with hypotonic fluid for maintenance intravenous fluid therapy in children?

BOTTOM LINE:

Compared with hypotonic fluid, isotonic fluid is associated with a lower incidence of hyponatremia, without evidence of an increase in adverse outcomes.

• Authors: Sarah McNab
• Journal: JAMA (JAMA) Vol. 314 Issue 7 Pg. 720-1 (Aug 18 2015) ISSN: 1538-3598 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 26284724 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Comment)

Chemical References

• Hypotonic Solutions
• Isotonic Solutions
• Saline Solution, Hypertonic

Topics

• Fluid Therapy (adverse effects)
• Humans
• Hyponatremia (etiology)
• Hypotonic Solutions (adverse effects)
• Isotonic Solutions (adverse effects)
• Saline Solution, Hypertonic (adverse effects)