학술논문
Risk factors for mortality and effect of correct fluid prescription in children with diarrhoea and dehydration without severe acute malnutrition admitted to Kenyan hospitals: an observational, association study
Document Type
Article
Author
Akech, Samuel; Ayieko, Philip; Gathara, David; Agweyu, Ambrose; Irimu, Grace; Stepniewska, Kasia; English, Mike; Ngarngar, Samuel; Aduro, Nick; Mutai, Loice; Kimutai, David; Emadau, Caren; Mutiso, Cecilia; Muturi, Celia; Nzioki, Charles; Kanyingi, Francis; Mithamo, Agnes; Kuria, Magdalene; Otido, Samuel; Kamunya, Anne; Kariuki, Alice; Njiiri, Peris; Inginia, Rachel; Musabi, Melab; Kigen, Barnabas; Ochieng, Grace Akech; Thuranira, Lydia; Ogero, Morris; Julius, Thomas; Makone, Boniface; Chepkirui, Mercy; Wafula, James
Source
The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health; July 2018, Vol. 2 Issue: 7 p516-524, 9p
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ISSN
23524642; 23524650
Abstract
Diarrhoea causes many deaths in children younger than 5 years and identification of risk factors for death is considered a global priority. The effectiveness of currently recommended fluid management for dehydration in routine settings has also not been examined.