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Gastroenteritis 5: Electrolyte Distrubance
Paediatric Gastroenteritis Guidance on Electrolyte Disturbances
Many children with gastroenteritis will have only minimal or no electrolyte disturbance. If however, there is a reason to suspect there maybe a significant electrolyte abnormality (see Investigations) biochemical tests should be undertaken. If abnormalities are found these need to be addressed.
See EM Guidance sections for management of:
Consult relevant specialists or seek other guidance (not currently included in this guideline) for management of:
- Hyponatraemia
- Hypernatraemia
This guidance is in part taken from:
WC Gastroenteritis Fam Med & Paeds Protocol 2014
&
New Somerset Hosp Paeds Gastro Protocol 2014