How much fluids to give
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To prevent dehydration from diarrhea, the document recommends giving specific volumes of oral rehydration solution (ORS) after each stool based on a person's age: 50 ml for infants under 6 months, 50-100 ml for children 6 months to 2 years, and 100-200 ml for those over 2 years. It also advises increasing fluid intake. For treatment, it recommends ORS for home use with no or some dehydration, initial hospital treatment with ORS for dehydration, and IV fluids followed by ORS for severe dehydration. The document lists signs to assess dehydration severity, including increased thirst, dry mouth, and lethargy or unconsciousness indicating severe dehydration.
How much fluids to give
- 1. HOW MUCH FLUIDS TO GIVE FLUID THERPAPHY : FOR PREVENTION OF DEHYDRATION
- 2. Age Volume of ( ORS) after Each stool <6 months 50 ml Ā¼ glass 6 months upto 2 years 50-100 ml Ā½ glass 2 years and above 100-200 ml 1 glass Give more fluids than usual
- 3. PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT Fluid replacement Continued Feeding Rational use of drugs
- 4. Fluid replacement : To prevent and treat dehydration No dehydration At home ORS Dehydration initially Hospital ORS Severe dehydration Hospital Initial IV fluidtherapy, Later ORS
- 5. ASSESSMENT OF DEHYDRATION Signs of Dehydration ( Two or More signs including at least one Marked * ) Increased thirst Restlessness, irritability Decreased skin turgor Dry mouth and tongue Tears absent Sunken eyes Signs of severe dehydration: ( In addition to above) Lethargic or unconscious, flophy Unable to Drink