Am Fam Physician. 2019;99(12):732
Incorrect amount listed in table. The article “Gastroenteritis in Children” (February 1, 2019, p. 159) contained an error in the last column of row two of Table 4 (page 162). The table incorrectly identified the amount of oral rehydration solution (ORS) to give in the first four hours for children weighing 5 to 7.9 kg (11 lb to 17 lb, 7 oz) as 200 to 400 mL rather than 400 to 600 mL. Table 4 is reprinted below and the online version of the article has been corrected.
| Weight* | Age* | Approximate amount of ORS (mL) to give in the first four hours |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 5 kg (11 lb) | Younger than four months | 200 to 400 |
| 5 to 7.9 kg (11 lb to 17 lb, 7 oz) | Four to 11 months | 400 to 600 |
| 8 to 10.9 kg (17 lb, 10 oz to 24 lb) | 12 to 23 months | 600 to 800 |
| 11 to 15.9 kg (24 lb, 4 oz to 35 lb) | Two to four years | 800 to 1,200 |
| 16 to 29.9 kg (35 lb, 4 oz to 65 lb, 15 oz) | Five to 14 years | 1,200 to 2,200 |
| 30 kg (66 lb, 2 oz) or more | 15 years or older | 2,200 to 4,000 |
