Abstract
Seizure in infants is potentially life-threatening if prolonged apnea or hypoventilation occur. If water intoxication is the cause, do the following: • Obtain a baseline serum sodium level. • Weigh the infant, and estimate the amount of dehydration. • Replace sodium levels slowly intravenously.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 113-114 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | ED Nursing |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| State | Published - Aug 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Nursing