Gatroenteritis: Management and Diet Flashcards by Tim Dola

Q

Diet

(-) active vomiting

A

Clear liquids with electrolytes

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Diet

If vomiting

A

NPO

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Q

Diet

If treated

A

Crackers, jelly, toast

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Diet

If improving

A

Bland diet

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Q

Diet

What to avoid?

A

CAFFEINE

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Gastroenteritis: Management

A

A. Fluid replacement

Monitor VS, I/O, weight (1kg weight loss = 1L loss)
Administer hypotonic solutions (0.45% NaCl)
Oral rehydration salts (orseol)
If (+) hypokalemia = incorporate K supplements
Observe standard precautions

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