Iatrogenic Dysnatremias in Children with Acute Gastroenteritis in High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review

Iatrogenic Dysnatremias in Children with Acute Gastroenteritis in High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review

BackgroundAcute gastroenteritis (AGE) causing dehydration with or without dysnatremias is a common childhood health challenge. While it is accepted that oral rehydration therapy is preferred, clinical factors or parent and healthcare provider preferences may lead to intravenous rehydration (IVR). Is...

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Main Authors: Silviu Grisaru, Jianling Xie, Susan Samuel, Stephen B. Freedman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
hyponatremia
intravenous fluids
diarrhea
children
gastroenteritis
isotonic solutions
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2017.00210/full

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