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Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT). By Alicia Brubacher and Baindu Kosia. Presentation Outline. What is dehydration and how does it happen Signs and S ymptoms of dehydration - outcomes Prevention and Remedies for dehydration (ORT) Home made ORS recipe Resources. What is Dehydration?.
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Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) By Alicia Brubacher and BainduKosia
Presentation Outline • What is dehydration and how does it happen • Signs and Symptoms of dehydration - outcomes • Prevention and Remedies for dehydration (ORT) • Home made ORS recipe • Resources
Causes of Dehydration • Fever • Sweating • Hot climate • contaminated water • No access to water • Vomiting • Loss of appetite • Not drinking enough water • Acute diarrhea • Upset stomach • Food poisoning • Cholera • Diabetes • Disease of the Kidneys
Signs and Symptoms LATE SIGNS Moderate – 10% EARLY SIGNS Mild -5% Shrunken “soft spot” • Thirst • Dry Mouth • Less Urine • Weight Loss Sunken eyes/tearless Rapid deep breathing Loss of skin elasticity SEVERE – 15% Rapid weak pulse Discoloration of skin Cold limbs STOP IT HERE
Reference • http://altered-states.net/barry/newsletter464/index.htm • http://nursingcrib.com/nursing-notes-reviewer/maternal-child-health/dehydration-in-children/ • http://rehydrate.org/solutions/homemade-ors.pdf • http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/info/oral-eng.php • http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/153363.php • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dehydration/DS00561/DSECTION=causes