Empirically Derived Dehydration Scoring and Decision Tree Models for Children With Diarrhea: Assessment and Internal Validation in a Prospective Cohort Study in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Abstract

This study is the first to empirically derive and internally validate accurate and reliable clinical diagnostic models for dehydration in a resource-limited setting. After external validation, frontline providers may use these new tools to better manage acute diarrhea in children.