[Hypotonic Versus Isotonic Electrolyte Solution for Perioperative Fluid Therapy in Infants].

Background: This study was designed to evaluate the effects of perioperative administration of an isotonic electrolyte solution with 1% glucose (IT) on blood sodium (Na+) and blood glucose (BG) concentrations in pediatric patients < 1-year-old undergoing plastic surgery in comparison with a conventional hypotonic electrolyte solution with 2.6% glucose (HT).

Methods: Fifty Patients were randomly allocated to HT group and IT group.