Hyponatraemia caused by repeated cerebrospinal fluid drainage in post haemorrhagic hydrocephalus. Issue 5 (May 1983)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: MacMahon, P; Cooke, R W
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 58:Issue 5(1983)
• Page Start: 385
• Page End: 386
• Publication Date: 1983-05
• Subjects: Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.58.5.385
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

Abstract : Three hyponatraemic infants had post-haemorrhagic hydrocephalus which was treated by repeated drainage of cerebrospinal fluid. Each required oral sodium supplements. The concentration of sodium in the cerebrospinal fluid was such that as much as 3 mmol of sodium could have been removed with each ventricular tap. Serum sodium concentrations should be monitored closely in any infant requiring regular drainage of cerebrospinal fluid.