Scientific Papers
Water distribution in the foetus and newborn infant.
A short survey is given over changes in water metabolism from early foetal life to infancy. The close connection between water metabolism and body composition is described as well as the changes taking place after [...]
Water–the major nutrient
Water metabolism is a major problem in infants of very low birth weight. Their surface is proportionally larger, they have a relatively low intracellular water volume and a high extracellular and total body volume. Kidney [...]
EARLY ORAL HYDRATION AFTER CESAREAN DELIVERY PERFORMED UNDER REGIONAL ANESTHESIA.
OBJECTIVE: To establish an early, safe, and well-tolerated time to start oral hydration after cesarean delivery. METHODS: A prospective randomized trial of women delivered by cesarean under regional anesthesia at Alanya Research and Medical Center, [...]