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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

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She appears pale and dehydrated , and her level of alertness fluctuates. Pay specific attention to fluid status, looking for evidence of dehydration. Manage hydration Children may be dehydrated or present with signs of fluid overload. 2019 [cited 2023 Nov 30]. Clinical Infectious Diseases [Internet].

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Caring for children after a kidney transplant

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Inadequate fluid consumption, combined with factors like hot weather or strenuous physical activity, can lead to gradual dehydration with cumulative effects. Differential Diagnosis of Acute Issues Dehydration Every child will have a minimum daily fluid intake goal to achieve. Are they achieving their daily hydration goals? Peruzzi, L.,

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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Open-access image source: By M.Bitton – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, [link] Infectious Disease Exposure It is estimated that, on average, refugees seeking refuge in Uganda visit a health facility 1.8 times per month and that 80-120 refugees are screened daily for infectious diseases in the triage and emergency units.