Management
The long-standing notion that a diagnosis of AGE requires both vomiting and diarrhea is not supported by recent literature or clinical guidelines. Over the last several decades, there has been movement toward using diarrhea as the defining characteristic of AGE - Brian Geyer MD PhD MPH
HWN Suggests
Diagnosis and Management of Acute Gastroenteritis in the Emergency Department
Acute gastroenteritis is a common complaint in the ED, and we know that in 79% of the cases, a causative organism is never found. Neither patients nor emergency clinicians want unnecessary testing or antibiotics. Nonetheless, there are certain conditions and circumstances that warrant more than just reassurance and advice to drink more fluids:
Articles of Interest
Gastroenteritis Mimics: What should the emergency physician consider?
The content and frequency of vomiting episodes can help gauge the severity of illness with persistent bilious, bloody episodes indicating more emergent causes. Rehydration therapy remains the mainstay treatment for gastroenteritis due to significant volume loss attributable to disease. Even in severe diarrheal states, oral rehydration therapy (ORT) provides passive absorption of water by coupling the transport of sodium and glucose molecules across the intestinal epithelial cell brush border
What To Eat When You Have Gastro
Gastro isn't something we like to talk about -- or experience, for that matter. The common infection can wipe us out for days, making eating, drinking or doing anything other than resting (or sitting by the toilet) a hard task. Along with diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach cramps and fever, gastroenteritis can result in dehydration, which can be dangerous if not treated. If you have gastro, follow these steps to help recovery.
