PURLs: A more palatable alternative to oral rehydration therapy for kids

J Fam Pract. 2016 Dec;65(12):924-926.

Abstract

Parents no longer need to struggle to get their kids to drink electrolyte solutions during episodes of mild gastroenteritis; apple juice works just as well.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dehydration / therapy*
  • Electrolytes / administration & dosage*
  • Family Practice / standards*
  • Female
  • Fluid Therapy / methods*
  • Fruit and Vegetable Juices*
  • Gastroenteritis / diet therapy*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • United States

Substances

  • Electrolytes