New algorithmic approach to acute diarrhea; A short communication

Abstract

Acute diarrhea is one of the most common complaints of children referred to pediatricians and the second cause of death in children under 5 years old. In these days, despite many advances in the treatment of diarrhea, delay in diagnosis and treating specific conditions can cause severe complications and prolong the duration of disease. The new algorithmic approach will reduce the medical errors (human errors) due to lack of attention to red flags and principles of treatment. In this new algorithmic approach, the alphabetics that make up the word “DIARHEA” been used to remember important points.