It’s the beginning of a new academic year – and whether or not you are entering the ED for the first time, or returning after a hiatus it’s a good time to catch up on the basics. That’s what these “Starter Packs” are about. I have collated a number of different posts to give you an idea of what I’ve shared over the past few years on a number of common conditions. This one focuses on acute gastroenteritis.


Assessing the degree of dehydration on physical exam

My approach to the management of dehydration in the ED

Why we do what we do: Ondansetron for acute gastroenteritis associated vomiting

Are we giving too much ondansetron?

Briefs: Baby come back? (Ondansetron and risk of return Emergency Department visits)