Life-threatening hypernatraemic dehydration in breastfed babies.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
We describe five babies, who were exclusively breast fed, with life-threatening complications of hypernatraemic dehydration secondary to inadequate breast feeding. An increased awareness among health professionals is required so that this potentially devastating condition can be prevented.
Medical subject headings
- Breast Feeding
- Dehydration
- Hypernatremia