Practical Summaries in Acute Care Archives – February 1, 2009
February 1, 2009
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Oral Rehydration Therapy for Children with Gastroenteritis-associated Dehydration
Acute gastroenteritis in children is not a benign condition. Worldwide, millions of young children continue to die from this treatable condition every year. Fortunately, in developed countries like the United States, deaths are uncommon, but a substantial proportion of pediatric acute care visits and hospitalizations are directly related to the dehydration caused by this condition.