OBJECTIVE: @entity5163 are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Guidelines about the use of oral rehydration solutions (ORS) and dietary management of @entity697 ( @entity1902 ) were recently revised and published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Study aims were to examine Israeli pediatricians' knowledge and implementation of the revised AAP guidelines, the effect of medical school (Israeli versus foreign medical graduates) on the physicians' practice, and the effect of the type of practice (community vs hospital-based) on the management of @entity1902 . METHODS: A multiple-choice, written questionnaire was distributed at two pediatrics annual meetings. RESULTS: A total of 87 pediatricians completed the questionnaire. They were aware of 73% of the current AAP guidelines and followed 60% of the guidelines. Most pediatricians (83%) use ORS for treatment of dehydration in @entity1902 , but 60% of pediatricians believe that full-strength feeds are inappropriate in the presence of @entity1902 , and 67% of them do not recommend full-strength formulas. In addition, 37% of the pediatricians stop feeding temporarily in the presence of @entity1902 , in contrast to the 1996 AAP guidelines. There were no differences in knowledge and management practices among pediatricians graduating in Israel, Europe, or the United States, and no differences between pediatricians working in an ambulatory setting or in a hospital. CONCLUSIONS: Pediatricians in Israel, regardless of country of origin, medical school, or place of practice, are aware of the correct use of ORS but do not follow nutritional practices recommended recently by the AAP. These findings suggest that steps for implementing the guidelines are needed in Israel and most probably worldwide.

Management of XXXX in children in Israel.

@entity697 :: ('MESH:D000208', 'Disease') :: ['acute gastroenteritis'] @entity1902 :: ('MESH:D005759', 'Disease') :: ['gastroenteritis', 'GE'] @entity5163 :: ('MESH:D004403', 'Disease') :: ['Diarrheal diseases']
@entity697 :: (MESH:D000208,Disease) :: ['acute gastroenteritis']
