Acute Gastroenteritis in Infants and Young Children

- Purpose and Scope

This guideline focuses on prevention and management of acute gastroenteritis in infants and young children. The objectives of these Clinical Practice Guidelines are to provide evidence-based guidance on the diagnosis, management and prevention of Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) specifically adjusted to the customs of the Egyptian community and to integrate it with the already existing health care system through the following:

1-  Standardization of clinical practice of acute gastroenteritis in Egypt.

2- Reduction of morbidity and mortality from acute gastroenteritis.

These Clinical Practice Guidelines intended to be used in infants and young children less than 5 years of age presenting with acute gastroenteritis without co-morbidities in all healthcare facilities

Patient Population (P):

·   Both genders

·  Age: 2months - 5 years

·  Disease: Acute gastroenteritis

·  Co-morbidities: No

Intervention (I):

·  Diagnosis

·  Management

·  Prevention

Professionals (P):

· Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Emergency Physicians, Primary Health Care Practitioners.

·  Nurses.

·  Parents and Care-givers.

Outcomes (O):

·  Primary outcome: standardization of clinical practice of acute gastroenteritis in Egypt.

·  Secondary outcome: reduction of morbidity and mortality from acute gastroenteritis.

Healthcare Settings (H):

·  Primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare facilities.

·  Governmental: University, MOH, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior.

·  Non-governmental: Private, NGO.