Abstract
The concentration of bicarbonate was measured in serum samples from 106 children with gastroenteritis and dehydration. A concentration less than 22 mmol/l was more common in children with severe dehydration, but the magnitude of bicarbonate reduction was not significantly different with increasing degrees of dehydration. Doctors should not rely on the serum bicarbonate concentration when assessing fluid deficit.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 70-71 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Archives of Disease in Childhood |
Volume | 78 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Dehydration
- Gastroenteritis
- Serum bicarbonate
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health