Assessment and Management of Dehydration

Authors

Children's Mercy Kansas City

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Publication Date

10-2020

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Disclaimer

These guidelines do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use their judgment in determining what is in the best interests of the patient based on the circumstances existing at the time. It is impossible to anticipate all possible situations that may exist and to prepare guidelines for each. Accordingly, these guidelines should guide care with the understanding that departures from them may be required at times.

Disciplines

Pediatrics

Recommended Citation

Children's Mercy Kansas City, "Assessment and Management of Dehydration" (2020). Clinical Pathways.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/care_models/2