Acute gastroenteritis.
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چکیده
1. Recognize the electrolyte changes associated with isotonic dehydration. 2. Effectively manage a child who has isotonic dehydration. 3. Understand the importance of early feedings on the nutritional status of a child who has gastroenteritis. 4. Fully understand that antidiarrheal agents are not indicated nor recommended in the treatment of acute gastroenteritis in children. 5. Recognize the role of vomiting in the clinical presentation of acute gastroenteritis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Pediatrics in review
دوره 33 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012