Understanding the use of oral rehydration therapy: A narrative review from clinical practice to main recommendations

Understanding the use of oral rehydration therapy: A narrative review from clinical practice to main recommendations

Abstract Background and Aims Fluid loss due to diarrhea remains a significant cause of mortality among children under the age of 5. Methods Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is a first‐line therapeutic measure to compensate the volume loss due to diarrhea and vomiting among gastroenteritis patients. De...

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Main Authors: Ziba Aghsaeifard, Ghobad Heidari, Reza Alizadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-09-01
Series:Health Science Reports
Subjects:
children
diarrhea
fluid loss
gastroenteritis
hypovolemia
oral rehydration therapy (ORT)
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.827

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https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.827

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