My Tummy Hurts—Reasonable Options for Fluid Replacement in Mildly Dehydrated Children - Frankly Speaking Ep 418

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Overview: Acute episodes of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea due to gastroenteritis in children are common complaints seen in primary and urgent care settings. Join us as we discuss recent evidence suggesting that apple juice can be as effective as commercial electrolyte solutions, offering a cost-effective and convenient option for oral replacement therapy for mild dehydration.

Episode resource links:

• Freedman SB, Willan AR, Boutis K, Schuh S. Effect of Dilute Apple Juice and Preferred Fluids vs Electrolyte Maintenance Solution on Treatment Failure Among Children With Mild Gastroenteritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2016;315(18):1966-1974. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.5352
• Goldman RD, Friedman JN, Parkin PC. Validation of the clinical dehydration scale for children with acute gastroenteritis. Pediatrics. 2008;122(3):545-549. doi:10.1542/peds.2007-3141
• Jauregui J, Nelson D, Choo E, et al. External validation and comparison of three pediatric clinical dehydration scales. PLoS One. 2014;9(5):e95739. Published 2014 May 2. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0095739
• https://primarycarenotebook.com/pages/haematology/world-health-organization-who-scale-for-dehydration
• AAP: Signs of Dehydration in infant and children
• https://primarycarenotebook.com/pages/haematology/world-health-organization-who-scale-for-dehydration

Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C 

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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