The World Health Organization
The World Health Organization
administration of oral rehydration salts to replace lost fluids
For patients who are able to tolerate fluids by mouth, oral rehydration therapy (ORT) with oral rehydration salts (ORS) in solution is the preferred treatment alternative. Another technique in which fluid replacement is injected subcutaneously.
what are the side effects of oral rehydration theropy?
Oral Rehydration Solution
Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS)-- A liquid preparation developed by the World Health Organization that can decrease fluid loss in persons with diarrhea.
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A basic IV rehydration solution consists of sterile water with small amounts of sodium chloride (NaCl; salt) and dextrose (sugar) added. It is supplied in bottles or thick plastic bags that can hang on a pole or rolling stand.
Try dehydrating your body you will understand. ;)
ORS Oral Rehydration Solution in Chinese is 口服补液盐溶液 (kǒufú bǔyè yán róngyè).
An IV for rehydration can be used for several hours to several days, and is generally used if a patient is unable to keep down oral fluids due to excessive vomiting.
Treatment of acute dengue is supportive, using either oral or intravenous rehydration.