How to Treat Dehydration for Stomach Bugs in Children: Oral Rehydration Therapy

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This video explains how to treat dehydration in children caused by stomach bugs using oral rehydration therapy (ORT). ORT involves giving small amounts of fluids with salts and sugars every few minutes over several hours. For babies under one year, use breast milk or formula; for older kids, dilute apple juice or sports drinks. Signs of severe dehydration include tiredness, dry mouth, and sunken eyes. If these occur or if the child can't keep fluids down, call a doctor. The goal is to keep the child hydrated until they feel better and can eat normally again.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease

Audiences: Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Child, Preschool; Dehydration; Diarrhea; Fluid Therapy; Gastroenteritis; Infant; Rehydration Solutions; Vomiting; Water; Water-Electrolyte Balance

Institutions: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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