Parenteral Fluid Therapy in Pediatric Patients

Abstract

Parenteral fluid therapy can mean the difference between success and failure in medical or surgical therapy of the pediatric patient when its need is properly evaluated and its administration judiciously carried out. Fluids administered parenterally to infants and children are best given by a team not only interested but also trained and available when the need arises. The responsibility of maintaining a seriously ill patient in good nutritional state by the methods outlined should primarily rest with this group.