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Klin Padiatr 2012; 224(04): 266-267
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1306296
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Hyponatraemia and Brain Oedema in Newborns Following Oral Water Intoxication during Prolonged Labour

Hyponatriämie und Hirnödem bei Neugeborenen nach intrapartaler oraler Wasserintoxikation
K. N. Walter
1   Neonatology, Inselspital Bern, Switzerland
,
J. Montgomery
2   Gynecology and Obstetrics, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, United Kingdom
,
P. Amess
3   Trevor Mann Baby Unit, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, United Kingdom
,
H. Rabe
3   Trevor Mann Baby Unit, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, United Kingdom
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22 March 2012 (online)

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Key words

hyponatraemia - neonatal seizures - cerebral oedema - water intoxication - prolonged labour

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Hyponatriämie - Neugeborenenkrämpfe - Hirnödem - Wasserintoxikation
 

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