Oral versus intravenous rehydration of moderately dehydrated children: a randomized, controlled trial
Posted on: July 12, 2014, by : Lenore Jarvis MD MEdSpandorfer, P. R., Alessandrini, E. A., Joffe, M. D., Localio, R., & Shaw, K. N. (2005). Pediatrics.
Abstract Conclusions:
This trial demonstrated that ORT is as effective as IVF for rehydration of moderately dehydrated children due to gastroenteritis in the emergency department. ORT demonstrated noninferiority for successful rehydration at 4 hours and hospitalization rate. Additionally, therapy was initiated more quickly for ORT patients. ORT seems to be a preferred treatment option for patients with moderate dehydration from gastroenteritis.