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Severe hypernatremic dehydration in a breast-fed neonate
Yun Jung Oh, Ji Eun Lee, So Hyun An, Yang Kyong Kim, Sung Kil Kang, Ja Kyoung Kim, Byong Kwan Son, Yong Hoon Jun
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(1):85-88.   Published online January 15, 2007
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...
Clinical Study on Hypernatremic Dehydration in Children.
Young Mi Kim, Key Young Song, Sung Ho Kim, Tae Chan Kwon, Chin Moo Kang
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1990;33(2):146-152.   Published online February 28, 1990
The clinical study was done on 68 cases of hypernatremic dehydration which were diagnosed at pediatric department of Dong-san Hospital Keimyung University during the period from January 1980 to June 1987. The results were as follows; 1) Among 672 cases with dehydration, hypernatremic dehydration was 10.1% 2) The higer monthly distribution was in May and November. 3) Out of 68 cases, 61 cases (89.7%) were under the 6 months...