Rauthe G, Michel C F
Fortschr Med. 1976 Jun 3;94(16):961-4.
The concentrations of potassium, sodium and magnesium in plasma, red corpuscels and acid-base status were measured during the first five days of life. Significant differences were observed during this period of life, these values also differ markedly from those of adults. The causes of the particular conditions of the neonates are complex and not all known at present.