BMJ : British medical journal
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Randomised controlled trial comparing oral and intravenous rehydration therapy in children with diarrhoea.
To determine the effectiveness of oral rehydration in children with moderate dehydration caused by gastroenteritis, and to compare the complications of oral and intravenous treatment. ⋯ Rehydration by mouth or nasogastric tube is a safe and effective treatment for moderately dehydrated children with gastroenteritis.