The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Apr 2015
Review Meta AnalysisDiagnosing clinically significant dehydration in children with acute gastroenteritis using noninvasive methods: a meta-analysis.
To determine the most accurate, noninvasive method of assessing dehydration. ⋯ Overall, the clinical scales evaluated provide some improved diagnostic accuracy. However, test characteristics indicate that their ability to identify children both with and without dehydration is suboptimal. Current evidence does not support the routine use of ultrasound or urinalysis to determine dehydration severity.