standard intravenous rehydration

Standard intravenous rehydration, in the context of pediatric gastroenteritis management at The Hospital for Sick Children, refers to a specific fluid resuscitation protocol. It involves the administration of a 20 mL/kg bolus of 0.9% normal saline over one hour, followed by maintenance fluids consisting of 5% dextrose in 0.9% normal saline (D5-0.9% NS). This regimen is used to treat dehydration by restoring circulating blood volume and maintaining electrolyte and glucose levels. In clinical trials, it serves as the standard-of-care control group against which more rapid or aggressive fluid delivery methods are evaluated.

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Standard IV rehydrationStandard intravenous rehydration protocolStandard IV fluid therapy