Dehydration Flashcards
0
Q
SBP less than 90 Elasticity (greater than 2sec) Eyes grossly sunken No tears Parched mucous membranes No urine for several hours 10% or more body wt loss
A
Severe dehydration
1
Q
Normal SBP Skin elastic Normal eyes Tears present Moist mucous membranes Normal urine flow Body wt loss <3%
A
Minimal dehydration
2
Q
ORT for 3 - less than 6% wt loss
A
50 ml/kg over 3-4 hours
3
Q
ORT for 6 - 9% wt loss
A
ORS 100 ml/ kg
4
Q
250 ml equals
A
1 cup
8 oz
5
Q
500 ml equals
A
2 cups
16 oz
6
Q
ORT for 10% or more wt loss
A
Not recommended
