RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 How to interpret symptoms, signs and investigations of dehydration in children with gastroenteritis
JF Archives of disease in childhood - Education & practice edition
JO Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
SP 114
OP 119
DO 10.1136/archdischild-2019-317831
VO 106
IS 2
A1 Antonio Prisco
A1 Daniela Capalbo
A1 Stefano Guarino
A1 Emanuele Miraglia del Giudice
A1 Pierluigi Marzuillo
YR 2021
UL http://ep.bmj.com/content/106/2/114.abstract
AB Dehydration is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in children worldwide. Infants and young children are vulnerable to dehydration, and clinical assessment plays a pivotal role in their care. In addition, laboratory investigations can, in some children, be helpful when assessing the severity of dehydration and for guiding rehydration treatment. In this interpretation, we review the current literature and provide an evidence-based approach to recognising and managing dehydration in children.