Emergency department use of oral ondansetron for acute gastroenteritis-related vomiting in infants and children

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Document officiel de Canadian Paediatric Society (2018) sur « Emergency department use of oral ondansetron for acute gastroenteritis-related vomiting in infants and children ». Extrait officiel (langue source) : Acute gastroenteritis is the most common cause of emergency room visits. Although it is usually a self-limited infection, vomiting related to this illness can cause various degrees of dehydration, leading to intravenous line or nasogastric tube insertion, electrolyte abnormalities and/or hospital admission. Ondansetron is a highly potent antiemetic drug that is effective in preventing chemotherapy- and radiation-indu. Consultez la publication officielle pour les recommandations détaillées et leur champ d’application.

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