Abstract:Hypernatremia, a rare condition in newborns, is marked by elevated plasma sodium levels exceeding 150 mEq/L. It is more common in newborns who are exclusively breastfed or with excessive weight loss. Hypernatremic dehydration (HD) presents severe risks, including cerebral edema and other neurological complications.
A female newborn, 12 days old (birth weight: 2800g), was brought to the Emergency Department due to a 30% decrease in birth weight and reduced uri… Show more
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