TY  - CHAP
M1  - Book, Section
TI  - GI Emergencies
A1  - Rozenfeld, Ranna A.
PY  - 2018
T2  - The PICU Handbook
AB  - Gastrointestinal  emergencies  are  a  frequent  cause  of  hospitalization  in  children,  and  despite  a  wide  range  of  etiologies,  many  of  the  principles  in  management  are  the  same.  Initial  therapy  should  always  include  adequate  resuscitation  with  establishment  of  stable  IV  access,  IV  fluid  administration  with  isotonic  solution  such  as  Ringer's  lactate,  correction  of  electrolyte  abnormalities,  and  consideration  of  a  Foley  catheter  for  careful  monitoring  of  fluid  shifts.  Patients  should  be  made  NPO,  and  insertion  of  a  nasogastric  tube  may  be  considered  in  cases  of  refractory  vomiting  or  concern  for  an  obstructive  or  ischemic  process.  Additionally,  prompt  administration  of  broad-spectrum  IV  antibiotics  is  often  indicated  when  underlying  infection  or  sepsis  is  suspected.  
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PB  - McGraw-Hill Education
CY  - New York, NY
Y2  - 2024/04/19
UR  - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1152489026
ER  -