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Published on: January 28, 2019
Homecare issues in rotavirus gastroenteritis
1Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Department of Health Services, Hauppauge, New York 11787, USA. marybeth.petraco@suffolkcountyny.gov
Purpose:
This article will describe the burden of rotavirus gastroenteritis (RGE) and its management, highlighting educational issues that nurse practitioners can assist caregivers to enhance at-home management.
Data Source:
A Medline search of the medical literature was used to identify articles that describe the burden, clinical presentation, and management of RGE.
Conclusions:
RGE is a serious medical condition characterized by diarrhea and vomiting and is a major cause of morbidity and hospitalization among children aged 5 years or younger. Proper at-home treatment can be challenging; however, improved home care may limit emergency department visits and hospitalizations.
Implications For Practice:
Mild to moderate RGE may be successfully managed at home if caregivers are adequately educated in deciding when a child needs to be evaluated in a physician's office and in managing dehydration at home.
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