Hypernatremia in Newborns: A Practical Approach to Management

Naveed Ur Rehman Durrani; Abubakr A Imam; Naharmal Soni

doi:10.1159/000524637

Hypernatremia in Newborns: A Practical Approach to Management

Biomed Hub. 2022 May 19;7(2):55-69. doi: 10.1159/000524637. eCollection 2022 May-Aug.

Authors

Naveed Ur Rehman Durrani^{1

2}, Abubakr A Imam^{2

3}, Naharmal Soni¹

Affiliations

¹ Neonatal Division, Department of Pediatrics, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar.
² Department of Pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medicine, Doha, Qatar.
³ Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar.

Abstract

Hypernatremia is a potentially serious condition in both term and preterm babies, which can lead to severe and permanent neurological damage. There are many physiological changes in sodium homeostasis that occur soon after birth. Understanding this physiological process, early anticipation of hypernatremia and familiarization with the neonatal management of hypernatremia can prevent mortality and long-term morbidity associated with this condition. This review aims to provide a practical and understandable approach to the diagnosis and management of hypernatremia in neonates.

Keywords: Dehydration; Neonate; Preterm; Sodium.

Publication types

Review