Emergency Department Clinical Pathway for Healthy Children with Dehydration from Gastroenteritis or Other Acute Illness

• 2024

  Sign in to bookmark this resource.

  Sign in

---

Access Resources

• Job AidEN

About

The page outlines a clinical pathway for managing gastroenteritis and dehydration in children. It covers signs, symptoms, and treatment options. The pathway emphasizes the importance of rehydration and provides guidance on when to seek medical help. It also discusses prevention strategies and when to introduce a normal diet. The page aims to assist healthcare providers in delivering consistent and effective care to children with gastroenteritis. It is a comprehensive resource for understanding the condition, its complications, and the appropriate steps to manage it effectively.

---

Tags

Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Dehydration; Gastroenteritis; Rehydration Solutions; Emergency Service, Hospital; Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Institutions: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

---

More like this

Clinical Pathway for Evaluation and Treatment of Children with Active COVID-19 Infection 2023 · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Home Use Devices: How to Prepare for and Handle Power Outages for Medical Devices that Require Electricity None · U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Children's Hospital Los Angeles Fire and Evacuation of Children's Hospital, Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg 2013 · Children's Healthcare Canada, Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg

---

The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

---