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===[[Pediatric acute gastroenteritis]] treatment===
#[[Oral rehydration therapy]]
#*Avoid IV fluids before doing a trial of oral rehydration therapy in uncomplicated cases of mild to moderate dehydration in children.<ref>[[Choosing wisely ACEP]]</ref>
#If fails, oral [[ondansetron]] as a single dose PO (>6 months of age)<ref>Cheng A. Emergency department use of oral ondansetron for acute gastroenteritis-related vomiting in infants and children. Paediatrics & Child Health. 2011;16(3):177-179.</ref><ref>A Cheng; Canadian Paediatric Society, Acute Care Committee. Paediatr Child Health 2011;16(3):177-9</ref>
#If fails, IV fluids (e.g. [[normal saline]])

''Probiotics have NOT been shown to provide any benefit<ref>Freedman, et  al. Multicenter Trial of a Combination Probiotic for Children with Gastroenteritis. N Engl J Med 2018; 379:2015-2026 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1802597</ref>