Isotonic v ersus Hypotonic Intravenous Maintenance Fluids in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

ConclusionsThe use of either N/2 saline or normal saline in sick children at standard maintenance fluid rates is associated with low but comparable incidence of hypo or hypernatremia in first 24  h of hospitalization. Both types of fluids appear acceptable in hospitalized sick children.
Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research