Scientific Papers
Dehydration in acute gastroenteritis.
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Comparison of nasogastric and intravenous methods of rehydration in pediatric patients with acute dehydration.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of rapid nasogastric hydration (RNG) and rapid intravenous hydration (RIV) administered in the emergency department (ED) to young children suffering with uncomplicated, acute moderate dehydration. METHODS: Ninety-six [...]
Detecting dehydration and malnutrition in the elderly.
Because dehydration and malnutrition can have such serious consequences in older patients, nurses should make early recognition and treatment a priority. Hamilton presents information and guidelines to assess for problems and intervene appropriately.
Reduced osmolarity oral rehydration solution for treating dehydration due to diarrhoea in children: systematic review.
OBJECTIVES: To compare reduced osmolarity oral rehydration solution with standard World Health Organization oral rehydration solution in children with acute diarrhoea. DESIGN: Systematic review of randomised controlled trials. STUDIES: 15 randomised controlled trials including 2397 [...]