Acute gastroenteritis is a common condition frequently encountered in the urgent care setting. Although most cases are mild and self-limited, an important subgroup of patients will manifest severe disease that necessitates comprehensive diagnostic testing, empiric therapy, and escalation of care. This review provides evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, and disposition of adult patients with acute gastroenteritis. Guidance on management among special patient populations, including immunocompromised patients or patients with recent international travel, are discussed. Emerging issues in the field, such as evolving patterns of antimicrobial resistance and the impact of proton pump inhibitors on acute gastroenteritis, are also reviewed.
- Provider:EB Medicine
- Activity Link: https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/gastrointestinal/urgent-care-gastroenteritis
- Start Date: 2024-10-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2024-10-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 4.0 hours
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all