Oral ondansetron administration in emergency departments to children with gastroenteritis: an economic analysis.

BACKGROUND: The use of antiemetics for children with vomiting is one of the most controversial decisions in the treatment of gastroenteritis in developed countries. Ondansetron, a selective serotonin receptor antagonist, has been found to be effective in improving the success of oral rehydration the...

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Main Authors: Stephen B Freedman, Michael J Steiner, Kevin J Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-10-01
Series:PLoS Medicine
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2953527?pdf=render