Gastroenteritis: Nuances in Management

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Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to:

* Appropriately triage children with gastroenteritis
* Define oral rehydration therapy (ORT) and describe its use
* Describe the appropriate use of ondansetron in children with gastroenteritis
* Describe the appropriate use of IV fluids and adjunctive therapies in children with gastroenteritis
* Counsel families of children with gastroenteritis on discharge

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Clinical Protocols; Fluid Therapy; Gastroenteritis; Pediatrics; Rehydration Solutions; Ondansetron; Treatment Outcome

Institutions: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN)

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