I initially read this subject heading as "bourbon and water in IV????". Talk
about a new thread!
Obviously time for me to go to bed.....

Gail S. Hertz, MD, IBCLC
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Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 8:19 PM
Subject: bilirubin and water in IV????


> >>>>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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