The frequency of hypernatremia at presenting to the Emergency Department with acute bronchiolitis
Dilek Konuksever,
Eylem Gül Ateş
Abstract:<b>Aim:</b> Acute bronchiolitis is a common lower respiratory tract disease in children. In addition to its common clinical findings, it may also cause extrarenal water losses. Deficiency in total body water is a risk for hypernatremia. This study aimed to analyze the frequency of concomitant hypernatremia in children suffering from acute bronchiolitis.<br />
<b>Material and methods</b>: This retrospective study was conducted with 1317 children who presented to the pediatric emerg… Show more
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