Rehydration of children with gastroenteritis.
Review of recent evidence with translation to practice for the advanced practice nurse role is presented using a case study module for "Intravenous Dextrose for Children With Gastroenteritis and Dehydration: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial." The study results showed that 35% of the children who received dextrose in normal saline (D5NS) were hospitalized as compared with 44% who received normal saline. The implications and clinical relevance of these findings for advanced practice nurses are discussed highlighting best evidence.
University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky.
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D003681:Dehydration / Q000451:nursing*; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D005759:Gastroenteritis / Q000451:nursing*; D005947:Glucose / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D011446:Prospective Studies; D015532:Rehydration Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D015532:Rehydration Solutions; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D005947:Glucose