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[Rice water with and without electrolytes in diarrhea with a high stool output]
F Mota-Hernández1, N M Posadas-Tello, G Rodríguez-Leyva
1Servicio de Hidratación Oral, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, México, D. F.
Boletin Medico Del Hospital Infantil De Mexico
|December 1, 1993
Summary
Rice-based oral rehydration solutions effectively rehydrated children with acute diarrhea and high stool output. The solution without added electrolytes proved beneficial, showing similar efficacy to the electrolyte-added version.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Gastroenterology
- Public Health
Background:
- Acute diarrheal dehydration poses a significant health risk in children.
- High stool output complicates rehydration efforts.
- Oral rehydration solutions (ORS) are crucial for managing dehydration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of two rice-based ORS formulations.
- To compare a rice-based ORS with and without added electrolytes.
- To assess rehydration in children with high stool output.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial involving 22 pediatric patients (1-18 months).
- Two groups received either a rice-based ORS without electrolytes (Group A) or with electrolytes (Group B).
- Stool output and rehydration time were primary outcome measures.
Main Results:
- Both rice-based ORS formulations led to a reduction in stool output.
- Rehydration was achieved in most patients in both groups.
- No statistically significant differences were observed in laboratory results between the groups.
Conclusions:
- Rice-based ORS without added electrolytes is effective for rehydrating children with high stool output.
- This formulation offers a viable alternative for managing acute diarrheal dehydration.
- Further research may explore optimal electrolyte content for specific pediatric populations.