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* It is important to understand that the danger of pyloric stenosis comes from the [[dehydration]] and [[electrolyte disturbance]] rather than the underlying problem itself. Therefore, the baby must be initially stabilized by correcting the [[dehydration]] and hypochloremic alkalosis with IV fluids. This can usually be accomplished in about 24-48 hours. | * It is important to understand that the danger of pyloric stenosis comes from the [[dehydration]] and [[electrolyte disturbance]] rather than the underlying problem itself. Therefore, the baby must be initially stabilized by correcting the [[dehydration]] and hypochloremic alkalosis with IV fluids. This can usually be accomplished in about 24-48 hours. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Medical Therapy
- It is important to understand that the danger of pyloric stenosis comes from the dehydration and electrolyte disturbance rather than the underlying problem itself. Therefore, the baby must be initially stabilized by correcting the dehydration and hypochloremic alkalosis with IV fluids. This can usually be accomplished in about 24-48 hours.
Contraindicated medications
Organic pyloric stenosis is considered an absolute contraindication to the use of the following medications: