Dehydration (peds)

Background

1kg body wt = to 1 liter fluid

Treatment

• Ondansteron
• Consider Fluid Repletion (IVF)

ORS

• Pedialyte, rehydralyte or infalyte.
• Or, home made solution:
  • 1 litre water
  • 8 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Can add banana or orange juice for potassium

See Also

• Fluid Repletion (IVF)