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| + | A basic oral rehydration therapy for dehydration is composed primarily of salt, sugar, and water using a standard ratio: | ||
| − | + | * 30 ml sugar : 2.5 ml salt : 1 liter water | |
| + | * 2 tblsp sugar : 0.5 tsp. salt : 1 quart water | ||
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Revision as of 22:36, 14 September 2013
Summary
AAmpere (amp), SI unit of electrical current basic oral rehydration therapy for dehydration is composed primarily of salt, sugar, and water using a standard ratio:
- 30 mlMililitre sugar : 2.5 ml salt : 1 liter water
- 2 tblsp sugar : 0.5 tspTeaspoon. salt : 1 quart water
Introduction
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Quick Recipe
Dissolve a large pinch of salt and a fistful of sugar in a jug of clean water. The standard ratio is:
- 30 ml sugar: 2.5 ml salt : 1 liter water
- 2 tbl. sugar : 0.5 tsp. salt : 1 quart water
Burns
Slightly rounded teaspoon of salt in one qt of water (the equivalent of half-normal, i.e. 0.45%percent, saline). Have patient drink 4 to 8 quarts in first 8 hours (sipping slowly), 4 to 8 qts in the next 16 hours, then as dictated by thirst.
Cholera
(Or other severe diarrheal illness.)
To one qt: of water add scant tsp Lite-Salt (a mixture of sodium and potassium chloride); 10 tsp, sugar; 1/3 tsp sodium bicarbonate.
