The efficacy of oral electrolyte fluid in the therapy of diarrhea

ABSTRACT

The administration of an oral electrolyte solution for the provision of maintenance fluid requirement in comparable to strict intravenous fluid therapy in the management of children with acute diarrhea. This efficacy is established on definite clinical and chemical criteria set forth for this studyOral electrolyte solution has the added advantage of being more convenient to administer as it requires less nursing care, and more applicable in remote areas where facilities and equipments for intravenous therapy may be scarce, if not absent. (Summary and conclusion)