Oral rehydration therapy: New insights on an old remedy
Acta Medica Philippina
;
: 4-7, 2011.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-633801
ABSTRACT
Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) has been the cornerstone of diarrheal management since the late 1960s. It is a cheap but effective treatment and has significantly decreased the morbidity worldwide from diarrhea-associated dehydration. The road leading to the discovery of ORT and the modifications that were done after 25 years of use are discussed in the present review.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Morbidity
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Treatment Outcome
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Dehydration
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Diarrhea
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Fluid Therapy
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Acta Medica Philippina
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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