‘Water poisoning’ in burn patients drinking tap water
Keywords:
hyponatremia, seizures, tap water resuscitation
Abstract
Two toddlers with major burns are described who were seen in primary healthcare clinics and sent home. Both children drank large amounts of tap water and presented a few days later with severe hyponatraemia and seizures (‘water poisoning’). Indications for admission and early fluid management of burn patients are summarised.
Published
2016-11-14
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Section
Case Studies
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