Diagnosis usually clinical
Assess hydration status
Cap refill, skin turgor, respiratory rate
Pediatric signs of dehydration: prolonged cap refill, dry mucous membranes, no tears, abnormal overall appearance
Consider stool labs if:
>10 stools in previous 24hr
Travel to high-risk country
Bloody stool
Persistent [[diarrhea[[
Cap refill, skin turgor, respiratory rate
Pediatric signs of dehydration: prolonged cap refill, dry mucous membranes, no tears, abnormal overall appearance
>10 stools in previous 24hr
Travel to high-risk country
Bloody stool
Persistent [[diarrhea[[
Rotavirus
ACS/MI
Norovirus
Boerhaave's
Campylobacter jejuni
DKA
Yersinia enterocolitica
Intracranial Hemorrhage