Outcomes and predictors of early emergency department discharge among children with acute gastroenteritis and moderate dehydration.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gastroenteritis is one of the most common diseases that affects children and remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality around the world. There is conflicting evidence regarding the effect of rapid intravenous fluid regimen on the clinical outcome of patients with acute gastroenteritis. This study aimed to assess the current practice of intravenous hydration on the clinical outcomes of pediatric patients with acute gastroenteritis and determine the predictive factors for early discharge and emergency department (ED) revisit.

Methods

A cohort study was carried out among children aged from 1 month to 14 years who presented to the ED in a tertiary care hospital between September 2015 and September 2017. Children diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis and modera

SUBMITTER: Almutairi MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9072229 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature