Treating Dehydration with Electrolyte Solution

• 2023

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The key treatment for young children with vomiting or diarrhea is to ensure they stay hydrated by providing breast milk, formula, electrolyte solution, or other fluids. This brief guide provides guidance for using electrolyte replacement at home, including a table showing amounts (in ounces) to be used according to body weight.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Breast Feeding; Child; Dehydration; Diarrhea; Electrolytes; Fluid Therapy; Infant; Vomiting

Institutions: Healthy Children

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