Hypoelectrolytemia, hypovolemia, and alkalosis in cystic fibrosis with wood-burning stove in winter

Pediatr Emerg Care. 1989 Sep;5(3):189-90. doi: 10.1097/00006565-198909000-00013.

Abstract

Hypoelectrolytemia, alkalosis, and shock were present in an infant subsequently diagnosed as having cystic fibrosis (CF). Environmental temperature control was poorly maintained by a wood-burning stove in winter and contributed to the process of fluid and electrolyte loss. Pediatricians must consider CF and other processes when electrolytes and fluid are lost during environmental heat excess.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Alkalosis / etiology
  • Cystic Fibrosis / complications
  • Cystic Fibrosis / diagnosis*
  • Cystic Fibrosis / physiopathology
  • Heating / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Shock / etiology*
  • Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / etiology*
  • Wood