Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-418 Overview: Acute episodes of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea due to gastroenteritis in children are common complaints seen in primary and urgent care settings. Join us as we discuss recent evidence suggesting that apple juice can be as effective as commercial electrolyte solutions, offering a cost-effective and convenient option for oral replacement therapy for mild dehydration. Episode resource links: Freedman SB, Willan AR, Boutis K, Schuh S. Effect of Dilute Apple Juice and Preferred Fluids vs Electrolyte Maintenance Solution on Treatment Failure Among Children With Mild Gastroenteritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2016;315(18):1966-1974. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.5352 Goldman RD, Friedman JN, Parkin PC. Validation of the clinical dehydration scale for children with acute gastroenteritis. Pediatrics. 2008;122(3):545-549. doi:10.1542/peds.2007-3141 Jauregui J, Nelson D, Choo E, et al. External validation and comparison of three pediatric clinical dehydration scales. PLoS One. 2014;9(5):e95739. Published 2014 May 2. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0095739 https://primarycarenotebook.com/pages/haematology/world-health-organization-who-scale-for-dehydration AAP: Signs of Dehydration in infant and children https://primarycarenotebook.com/pages/haematology/world-health-organization-who-scale-for-dehydration Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]

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