In infants with hypernatraemic dehydration presents with all of the following except
Specific causes of hypernatremiainclude: Dehydration or a loss of body fluids from prolonged vomiting, diarrhea, sweating or high fevers. Dehydration from not drinking enough water. Drugs such as steroids, licorice, and ceain blood pressure lowering medicines. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition nutrition Chapter
Depressed anterior fontanelle
Dry tongue
Altered consciousness
Thread feeble pulse
Nutrition