PEDIATRICS Vol. 61 No. 3 March 1978, pp. 495
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LYRICAL FLUIDS

R. G. Hendrickse M.D. and Arturo R. Hervade M.D.

1. Babies who have D. and V. Shrivel up and fail to wee. When this happens, then we ought a Fill them up with salt and water.

2. When they're shocked they'll only last if you give them plasma fast. After that you must proceed According to your patient's need.

3. If salt is high and water low Keep your I. V. weak and slow. Play it cool, don't lose your wits, For rushing things will bring on fits.

4. But, when sodium's rather low, That's the time to have a go, With stronger stuff at greater speed, To make up losses and daily need.