Rehydration Flashcards
1
Q
Oral rehydration therapy
A
K+, Na+, Glucose
Given over 3-4 hours in diarrhoea
Over 12 hours in hypernatraemic dehydration e.g. diabetes insipidus
2
Q
Replace water defecit
A
IV glucose
Do not give alone unless there is no significant loss of electrolytes e.g. hypercalcaemia or diabetes insipidus
3
Q
General management
A
- Oral rehydration therapy
- Replace water deficit
