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Fluid and electrolyte therapy plays a major role in the successful outcome of neonatal surgery. Where hyperalimentation is not available and long term fluid therapy is required, repeated infusion with plasma, albumin and 10 per cent dextrose has proved helpful for restoration of serum proteins and energy.
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From the Department of Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.
Received on 17, 1977.
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Yadav, K. Fluid and electrolyte therapy in surgical neonates. Indian J Pediatr 45, 183–188 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02758229
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