Improving hydration in children: A sensible guide

Water is essential for health and vital for all bodily functions. If water losses are not replaced then dehydration can occur and even mild dehydration is associated with negative effects on health including impaired cognitive function. Studies in schoolchildren have found that many are arriving at school with a hydration deficit and, once they arrive, [...]

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Management of a child with vomiting

Vomiting is a protective reflex that results in forceful ejection of stomach contents up to and out of the mouth. It is a common complaint and may be the presenting symptom of several life-threatening conditions. It can be caused by a variety of organic and nonorganic disorders; gastrointestinal (GI) or outside of GI. Acute gastritis [...]

By |2017-05-21T03:15:34+00:00mayo 17th, 2013|Clinical care, Documentos científicos, Gastrointestinal health and function; oral rehydration therapy|Comentarios desactivados en Management of a child with vomiting