Management of gastroenteritis in children under five years.
This article explores the causes and management of gastroenteritis in children under five years. It considers in particular national guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. The importance of identifying and assessing dehydration is discussed, as well as its systematic management, carer education and infection prevention. Promoting carer competence, confidence and self-management is emphasised.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Stockport, England.
Adam
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Davies
D002648:Child; D003681:Dehydration / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000451:nursing; D019468:Disease Management; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000451:nursing; D005759:Gastroenteritis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D006113:United Kingdom
Children; dehydration; diarrhoea; gastroenteritis; vomiting