>>>>My son was given a huge amount of water by IV, because there was concern
that the bili lights could cause dehydration.>>>

I can assure you that water is NOT given IV. Perhaps this lady meant 0.9 NS
or other IV fluid. It may look like water but it is not.  Another case of
parents not being aware of the details.
Mary Kay Smith, RN, IBCLC
Romeoville IL

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