Hospital-Acquired Acute Hyponatremia and Parenteral Fluid Administration in Children

arenteral fluids administered for the purpose of hydrationhave not traditionally been viewed with the same rigour asmedications. These fluids are usually distributed through thematerials management division of hospital operations. In addition, fluids are often not reviewed by pharmacists as part ofpharmaceutical care activities. Fluid and electrolyte managementis a crucial aspect of overall patient management, and there is anopportunity for pharmacists to offer greater support in this area.This article highlights the issue of hospital-acquired acutehyponatremia in children.