Oral Rehydration, Emergency Physicians, and Practice Parameters: A National Survey

• 2002

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• Philip Ozuah; Jeffrey Avner; Ruth Stein
PMID: 11826204DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.109.2.259

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This article describes a study on how well emergency doctors know and use guidelines for treating dehydration in children. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests using oral rehydration therapy (ORT) for mild to moderate cases. A survey showed that doctors familiar with these guidelines were more likely to use ORT than those who weren't. About 37% of the surveyed doctors knew the guidelines well, and they used ORT more often in mild and moderate cases compared to others. The study highlights the importance of guideline awareness in improving treatment practices among physicians.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease

Audience: Physicians

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

Keywords: Dehydration; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medicine; Fluid Therapy; Gastroenteritis; Pediatrics; Physicians; Professional Practice; United States; Workforce

Institutions: Children's Hospital at Montefiore

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