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Dehydration can occur with persistant and severe vomiting and diarrhea. Warning Signs of Severe Dehydration: CONTACT OUR OFFICE IMMEDIATELY IF YOUR CHILD SHOWS ANY OF THESE SIGNS: 1. Excessive sleepiness, listlessness, difficult to arouse 2. Dry tongue and inner cheek 3. No tears produced when crying 4. Sunken eyeballs 5. No urine in last 8-12 hours 6. When skin is pinched, it will stick together, forming a "tent" MILD DEHYDRATION PUSH FLUIDS FOR MILD DEHYDRATION 1. Plays less than usual 2. Urinates less frequently 3. Fewer tears when crying 4. Dry mouth/lips PREPARE YOUR OWN ORAL REHYDRATION SOLUTIONS Starch-based solution 1 quart of water 1/2 teaspoon of salt 2 oz. (approx. 1 cup) of baby rice cereal Sugar-based solution 1 quart of clear water 1/2 teaspoon of salt 8 teaspoons of sugar Use clean water, if in doubt, use bottled water. Measure ingrediants accurately, using measuring spoons. Keep solution in the refrigerator. |
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