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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12061359 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This multicentre randomized study compared a continuous gastric drip (CGD) with intravenous (i.v.) fluid administration. Healthy newborns with birthweight from 1501 to 2000 g whose physician ordered i.v. fluids were randomized before the 2nd hour of life to CGD or i.v. fluids. The major outcome variable was the need for an i.v. line in the CGD group. Serum glucose was measured at 30 min, 1 h and every 6 h thereafter. Serum sodium and potassium were measured at least once during the first 72 h of life. Enteral feedings, feeding intolerance, number of venous lines and i.v. line-related complications were recorded until the interruption of CGD or the i.v. line. Twenty-nine infants were randomized to each group. The two groups were comparable in terms of birthweight and gestational age. Ten percent (3/29) of the infants randomized to the CGD group required i.v. fluids and 90% of them received electrolytes and glucose through an orogastric tube. The incidence of hypoglycaemia, hyponatraemia and episodes of feeding intolerance did not differ between the groups. Conclusion: Fluid administration by CGD reduces the need for i.v. lines without increasing the risk of complications. |
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Authors:
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M Becerra; J Cifuentes; M I Saldfas; M C Gálvez; P Fernández; A Aguila |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) Volume: 91 ISSN: 0803-5253 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Paediatr. Publication Date: 2002 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-06-13 Completed Date: 2002-11-22 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9205968 Medline TA: Acta Paediatr Country: Norway |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 430-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatrics, Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Electrolytes
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administration & dosage* Fluid Therapy / methods* Glucose / administration & dosage* Humans Infant, Low Birth Weight* Infant, Newborn Pilot Projects |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Electrolytes; 50-99-7/Glucose |
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