The Hyponatremic Hypertensive Syndrome in a Preterm Infant: A Case of Severe Hyponatremia with Neurological Sequels. (17th July 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: van Tellingen, Vera; R. Lilien, Marc; F. M. Bruinenberg, Jos; B. de Vries, Willem
• Other Names: Niaudet Patrick Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of nephrology. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2011-07-17
• Subjects: Nephrology -- Periodicals; Nephrology; Kidney Diseases; Nephrology; Periodicals; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Electronic journals; 616.61
• DOI: 10.4061/2011/406515
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-214X

Abstract

Abstract : Objective . To report the irreversible severe neurological symptoms following the hyponatremic hypertensive syndrome (HHS) in an infant after umbilical arterial catheterization. Design . Case report with review of the literature. Setting . Neonatal intensive care unit at a tertiary care children's hospital. Patient . A three-week-old preterm infant. Conclusions . In evaluating a neonate with hyponatremia and hypertension, HHS should be considered, especially in case of umbilical arterial catheterization. In case of diagnostic delay, there is a risk of severe irreversible neurological damage.