Fluid or water retention is characterised by swelling in different parts of the body, including the legs, ankles, feet, face, and hands. It is caused by fluid buildup in the bodily tissues due to ...

Term neonates, children and young people receiving intravenous (IV) fluids for routine maintenance are not given hypotonic fluids as the initial fluid. There are safety concerns about the use of ...

Term neonates, children and young people are not given hypotonic fluids or glucose-containing fluids for intravenous (IV) fluid resuscitation. There are safety concerns about the use of hypotonic IV ...