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Who develped oral rehydration salts?

The World Health Organization


What treatment do you need for cholera?

administration of oral rehydration salts to replace lost fluids


What alternatives exist to intravenous rehydration?

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 Solution?

what are the side effects of oral rehydration theropy?


What is the fullform of ors?

Oral Rehydration Solution


What is 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.


Does oral rehydration therapy present ethical issues?

No.


What solution is used for rehydration?

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.


Why Oral rehydration Solution is called a life saver?

Try dehydrating your body you will understand. ;)


What is Chinese for ORS Oral Rehydration Solution?

ORS Oral Rehydration Solution in Chinese is 口服补液盐溶液 (kǒufú bǔyè yán róngyè).


What is the purpose of intravenous rehydration?

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.


Is there recent treatment for dengue fever?

Treatment of acute dengue is supportive, using either oral or intravenous rehydration.