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Maternal potassium chloride 0.15%, sodium chloride 0.18% and glucose 4% infusion during labour may cause fetal hyperglycaemia and metabolic acidosis, as well as rebound neonatal hypoglycaemia due to fetal insulin production.
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- Potassium Chloride 0.15 % w/v, Sodium Chloride 0.18 % w/v and Glucose 4% w/v, Solution for InfusionBaxter Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 4Document updated
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