Electrolyte disorders
Language English Country United States Media print-electronic
Document type Journal Article, Review
PubMed
25155728
DOI
10.1016/j.clp.2014.05.007
PII: S0095-5108(14)00047-5
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- Keywords
- Electrolyte disorders, Hyperkalemia, Hypernatremia, Hypokalemia, Hyponatremia, Newborn, Renal physiology,
- MeSH
- Glomerular Filtration Rate MeSH
- Kidney metabolism physiopathology MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Kidney Diseases etiology metabolism physiopathology MeSH
- Infant, Newborn MeSH
- Water-Electrolyte Imbalance complications metabolism MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Infant, Newborn MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Review MeSH
Electrolyte disorders can result in life-threatening complications. The kidneys are tasked with maintaining electrolyte homoeostasis, yet the low glomerular filtration rate of neonatal kidneys, tubular immaturity, and high extrarenal fluid losses contribute to increased occurrence of electrolyte disorders in neonates. Understanding the physiologic basis of renal electrolyte handling is crucial in identifying underlying causes and initiation of proper treatment. This article reviews key aspects of renal physiology, the diagnostic workup of disorders of plasma sodium and potassium, and the appropriate treatment, in addition to inherited disorders associated with neonatal electrolyte disturbances that illuminate the physiology of renal electrolyte handling.
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Electrolyte disorders related emergencies in children
Fluid management in children with volume depletion
