Inferior vena cava to aorta ratio in dehydrated pediatric patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Gilbert Sterling Octavius (Author), Michelle Imanuelly (Author), Johan Wibowo (Author), Nadia Khoirunnisa Heryadi (Author), Melanie Widjaja (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Korean Pediatric Society, 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Background Dehydration due to acute diarrhea is among the leading causes of mortality. However, advancements in management and technology do not help clinicians differentiate dehydration degrees. Ultrasound using the inferior vena cava to aorta (IVC/ Ao) ratio is a promising noninvasive technique to...