Oral rehydration versus intravenous therapy for treating dehydration due to gastroenteritis in children: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Bellemare, Steven; Hartling, Lisa; Wiebe, Natasha; Russell, Kelly; Craig, William; McConnell, Don W.; Klassen, Terry P.

doi:10.1186/1741-7015-2-11

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“…However, according to several studies, most caregivers still give dangerous hypo/hyperosmolar ORT mixtures to their children, [29][30][31] simply because they do not know how to prepare it correctly. 15,20,23,24,27,32 The current teaching therefore for the preparation of adequate and lifesaving rehydration solution is to mix eight level teaspoonfuls of sugar, and half a teaspoonful of salt in a litre of boiled/clean water.…”

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Evaluation of the use of oral rehydration therapy in the management of diarrhoea among children under 5: knowledge attitudes and practices of mothers/caregivers

Onwukwe

Deventer

Omole

2015

South African Family Practice

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Introduction:Dehydration from diarrhoea and vomiting has remained a threat to the lives of children under 5 years old especially in developing countries. Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) administered by caregivers is lifesaving but evidence shows unsatisfactory implementation of this. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study involving 377 systematically recruited caregivers was conducted. A face to face questionnaire was used to measure the level of ORT knowledge, attitudes, practices, and responses to diarrhoea and vomiting in children. The data collected were analysed by the use of descriptive statistics, the chi-square test, and Fisher's exact test. The main outcome measures were the level of ORT knowledge of mothers/caregivers, attitudes, practices, and responses to diarrhoea. Results: In total, 88.3% of caregivers were biological mothers. Only 53.3% were aware of the importance of initiating ORT at home with the onset of diarrhoea, and 4% administered traditional remedies. Some 66% of the caregivers had used ORT, 18.3% knew that it prevents dehydration, and 33.7% were able to prepare a correct recipe. Knowledge and attitudes correlated with the ability to initiate ORT at home (p = 0.0000). Conclusion: Unsatisfactory uptake of ORT appears to be due to caregivers' lack of knowledge concerning the perfect mixture, function, and appropriate quantity of ORT administration. Mothers have heard of ORT, but some still believe that traditional remedies are better in treating diarrhoea.

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Evaluation of the use of oral rehydration therapy in the management of diarrhoea among children under 5: knowledge attitudes and practices of mothers/caregivers

Onwukwe

Deventer

Omole

2015

South African Family Practice

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“…y con una menor estancia hospitalaria, y resulta efectiva en la mayoría (1,3,5,17,18) de los niños (Grado de evidencia moderada).…”

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Consensus Guideline on Acute Gastroenteritis in the Emergency Department. Emergency Medicine Committee of SLACIP (Latin American Society of Pediatric Intensive Care)

Iramain

Jara

Tovilla

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Pediatr. (Asunción)

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This document aims to provide an updated guideline for the diagnosis and management of acute gastroenteritis in pediatrics, as this disease is one of the main causes of consultations and hospitalizations. By performing an exhaustive review of the literature to produce a useful tool, this proposal aims to reduce the impact of the disease incidence, morbidity and mortality. The goal of gastroenteritis treatment is to prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance that it can produce, with adequate liquids, oral rehydration salts and maintenance of oral feeding. The causes of this disease are mostly viral and the criteria for antibiotic use is controversial. Treatment modalities to reduce the time of illness as well as the frequency of diarrhea are, in many cases, currently under study; therefore, guided, structured and systematized management will ensure the successful treatment of gastroenteritis in most children.

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“…Эф-фективность такой терапии по некоторым показателям превосходит парентеральную регидратационную тера-пию [20,21].…”

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Rehydration Therapy Is the Basis of Treatment of Acute Intestinal Infections in Children

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REHYDRATION THERAPY IS THE BASIS OF TREATMENT OF ACUTE INTESTINAL INFECTIONS IN CHILDRENThe article presents modern approaches to rational pathogenetic therapy of intestinal infections in children based on existing national and international protocols for the treatment of infectious diarrhea. Approaches to carrying out oral rehydration using solutions with reduced osmolarity are described in detail. The use of solutions with osmolarity 225-240 mOsm/l allows reduction of the diarrhea duration and contributes to improvement of outcomes.

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Oral rehydration versus intravenous therapy for treating dehydration due to gastroenteritis in children: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Cited by 71 publications

References 39 publications

Evaluation of the use of oral rehydration therapy in the management of diarrhoea among children under 5: knowledge attitudes and practices of mothers/caregivers

Evaluation of the use of oral rehydration therapy in the management of diarrhoea among children under 5: knowledge attitudes and practices of mothers/caregivers

Consensus Guideline on Acute Gastroenteritis in the Emergency Department. Emergency Medicine Committee of SLACIP (Latin American Society of Pediatric Intensive Care)

Rehydration Therapy Is the Basis of Treatment of Acute Intestinal Infections in Children

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