Maturational changes in sodium metabolism in periviable infants.

Jeffrey L SegarConnie C GrobeJustin L Grobe

Published in: Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) (2021)

Infants born at 22-23-week gestational age have a prolonged period of high urinary losses of sodium and negative sodium balance. Sodium intakes greater than those currently recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics are needed to achieve a significant positive sodium balance in this population.

Keyphrases

gestational age
birth weight
preterm birth
randomized controlled trial
preterm infants
body mass index