The practical management of diarrhea as observed at the Louisville Childrens Hospital and the Louisville General Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky

ABSTRACT

A practical etiological classification of infantile diarrheas, with reference to treatment, is givenA method of treatment of moderate and severe infantile diarrheas with planned, continuous, intravenous replacement and maintenance of fluid and electrolyte requirements, and the correction of acidosis by alkalinizing agents is outlinedA regimen of treament of mild diarrheas by oral medication is described.(Summary)