Abstract
Summary 1. The ingestion of a gelatin (6 per cent), dextrose (3 per cent), and sodium chloride (0.5 per cent) solution reduces the initial weight loss of newborn by producing tissue hydration. This is occasionally manifested as edema, which is possibly due to sodium chloride retention. 2. The total plasma proteins are diminished during the neonatal period. 3. The plasma fibrin is low at birth, rises by the third day, and remains increased on the ninth day. The average values fall within the limits of the normal adult figures. They are not influenced by gelatin feedings taken for three days. 4. The gelatin solution does not influence the bleeding or clotting times; neither does it prevent dehydration fever. 5. The ingestion of the hydrating solution does not appear to be a physiologic or safe therapeutic procedure.
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