Iatrogenic Dysnatremias in Children with Acute Gastroenteritis in High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) causing dehydration with or without dysnatremias is a common childhood health challenge. While it is accepted that oral rehydration therapy is preferred, clinical factors or parent and healthcare provider preferences may lead to intravenous rehydration (IVR). Isotonic solutions are increasingly recommended in most scenarios requiring IVR. Nevertheless, children with AGE, having ongoing losses of water and electrolytes, represent a unique population. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the association between acquired dysnatremias and IVR in children with AGE. METHODS:A systematic search of MEDLINE database was conducted through September 14, 2016. Observational studies and clinical trials conducted in high-income countries were included. The Grades of Recommendati

SUBMITTER: Grisaru S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5635335 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature