Aghsaeifard, Ziba and Heidari, Ghobad and Alizadeh, Reza (2022) Understanding the use of oral rehydration therapy: A narrative review from clinical practice to main recommendations. Health Sci Rep.
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Abstract
Background and aims: Fluid loss due to diarrhea remains a significant cause of mortality among children under the age of 5. Methods: Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is a first-line therapeutic measure to compensate the volume loss due to diarrhea and vomiting among gastroenteritis patients. Despite adequate knowledge, the practice of ORT is limited, particularly in developing countries. Results: Several recommendations are provided regarding the use of ORT to treat hypovolemia, however, the information regarding its adequate usage is restricted within the healthcare centers and professionals. Conclusion: This review highlights the importance of providing recommendations regarding the use of ORT. We also discuss the barriers and alternatives that might limit its use.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences > School of Medicine |
| Depositing User: | samira sepahvandy |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Oct 2022 05:53 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Oct 2022 05:53 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lums.ac.ir/id/eprint/3937 |
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