Severe hypernatremic dehydration in a breast-fed neonate

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Although it is a rare condition, breast-feeding may result in hypernatremic dehydration. However, incidences might be increasing with more mothers breast-feeding. Although the early detection and management of hypernatremic dehydration from breast-feeding is important, its prevention is even more important on account of its serious complications. In order to prevent hypernatremic dehydration secondary to breast-feeding, it is essential to educate mothers in successful breast-feeding methods. An early follow-up after discharge is recommended. We report a case of hypernatremic dehydration secondary to breast-feeding in a full-term newborn that was corrected without any complications.

국문 초록 (Abstract)

모유 수유로 인한 고나트륨혈성 탈수는 흔하지는 않으나, 최근 모유 수유가 증가하면서 그 빈도가 증가할 수 있다. 고나트륨혈증은 여러 심각한 합병증을 초래할 수 있으므로 조기에 발견하여 치료해야 하며, 무엇보다 예방이 중요하다. 모유 수유로 인한 고나트륨혈성 탈수의 예방을 위해서는 모유 수유에 대한 올바른 교육과 퇴원 후 조기 추적 관찰이 중요하다. 저자들은 정상 신생아에서 아무런 합병증 없이 치료된 모유 수유로 인한 고나트륨혈성 탈수를 경험하였기에 이를 보고하는 바이다.

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