Journal article
Intravenous rehydration for diarrheal dehydration of eutrophic children: survey of protocols provided at Colombian medical schools.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: In all cases of severe dehydration from diarrhea, WHO recommends rapid rehydration. If oral rehydration in children is contraindicated, intravenous rehydration is recommended for immediate administration. However, methods of intravenous rehydration appear to be inadequately addressed in the medical schools of Colombia.
OBJECTIVE: Current approaches to oral rehydration were summarized, and instructors were informed concerning …
Authors
Flórez ID; Ramos E; Bernal C; Cuéllar OJ; Cornejo JW
Journal
Biomédica, Vol. 31, No. 3, pp. 392–402
Publication Date
2011
DOI
10.1590/s0120-41572011000300011
ISSN
0120-4157