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Child Age

Clinical Dehydration Signs

Plan A: Well-hydrated / Alert, normal tears, drinks normally Plan B: Some Dehydration — Restless, sunken eyes, drinks eagerly/thirsty Plan C: Severe Alert — Lethargic/floppy, skin pinch returns >2s, cannot drink

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Dr. J. Arun Kumar

Consultant Paediatrician — Annai Nursing Home

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Clinical Standards & Formula

The World Health Organization (WHO) Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) guideline prescribes Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) formula (75 mL/kg over 4 hours for Some Dehydration). In addition, each loose stool requires ongoing replacement (50–100 mL for children <2 yrs; 100–200 mL for >2 yrs) along with 14 days of therapeutic oral Zinc supplementation.

Clinical Guidelines

Plan A: No Dehydration Prevent dehydration by giving extra home fluids and 50–100 mL ORS after each watery stool. Continue breastfeeding.
Plan B: Some Dehydration (75 mL/kg) Give calculated ORS amount over 4 hours in small sips using a spoon or cup. Re-assess after 4 hours.
Zinc Supplementation Essential for 14 continuous days: 10 mg daily for infants under 6 months; 20 mg daily for children 6 months and older.
Plan C: Severe Dehydration Alert Lethargy, sunken eyes, skin pinch returns >2 seconds, inability to drink. Immediate emergency IV fluids required at Annai NICU/Emergency.

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