Post by FLT MEDIC on Nov 24, 2008 23:47:32 GMT 8
Dehydration Symptoms (from firstaid.about.com/od/heatcoldexposur1/qt/06_dehydration.htm)
Recognize and Treat Dehydration
By Rod Brouhard, Paramedic
Updated: July 29, 2008
The signs and symptoms of dehydration include:
1. dizziness
2. headache
3. dark urine (may have a strong odor)
4. inability to urinate
5. dry mouth and nose
6. weakness
7. nausea and vomiting
Dehydration Symptoms in Children:
1. dry mouth and tongue
2. no tears when crying
3. no wet diapers for 3 hours or more
4. sunken abdomen, eyes, or cheeks
5. high fever
6. listlessness or irritability
7. skin that does not flatten when pinched and released
Dehydration Symptoms in the Elderly:
1. When the skin is pinched, it holds its form rather than returning to its normal shape.
Treatment for Dehydration:
1. Call 911 for a dehydrated victim suffering from confusion, dizziness, or weakness. If a victim of dehydration has a low blood pressure or very rapid pulse, the victim may need to get intravenous fluids.
2. Although water is extremely important in preventing dehydration, it does not contain electrolytes. To maintain electrolyte levels, you could have broth or soups, which contain sodium, and fruit juices, soft fruits, or vegetables, which contain potassium.
3. Sports drinks, like Gatorade, can help restore electrolytes. For children, doctors often recommend a special rehydration solution that contains the nutrients they need. You can buy this solution in the grocery store without a prescription. Examples include Pedialyte, Ceralyte, and Infalyte.
4. Untreated, dehydration may lead to shock.
Dehydration occurs when the body has lost too much fluid and electrolytes (the salts potassium and sodium). Dehydration is particularly dangerous for children, who can die from it within a matter of days.
Recognizing dehydration symptoms starts with an understanding of dehydration. Victims of dehydration do not have enough fluid (water) in their bodies to get nutrition and oxygen to the tissues of their bodies. In most cases, victims can correct dehydration by drinking water.
Causes of dehydration include:
1. heat exhaustion
2. heat stroke
3. vomiting
4. diarrhea
5. high blood sugar
6. exercise
7. drinking alcohol
8. taking drugs (legal or illegal)
9. infection
It's important to recognize dehydration symptoms early. Untreated, dehydration can develop into shock.
Recognize and Treat Dehydration
By Rod Brouhard, Paramedic
Updated: July 29, 2008
The signs and symptoms of dehydration include:
1. dizziness
2. headache
3. dark urine (may have a strong odor)
4. inability to urinate
5. dry mouth and nose
6. weakness
7. nausea and vomiting
Dehydration Symptoms in Children:
1. dry mouth and tongue
2. no tears when crying
3. no wet diapers for 3 hours or more
4. sunken abdomen, eyes, or cheeks
5. high fever
6. listlessness or irritability
7. skin that does not flatten when pinched and released
Dehydration Symptoms in the Elderly:
1. When the skin is pinched, it holds its form rather than returning to its normal shape.
Treatment for Dehydration:
1. Call 911 for a dehydrated victim suffering from confusion, dizziness, or weakness. If a victim of dehydration has a low blood pressure or very rapid pulse, the victim may need to get intravenous fluids.
2. Although water is extremely important in preventing dehydration, it does not contain electrolytes. To maintain electrolyte levels, you could have broth or soups, which contain sodium, and fruit juices, soft fruits, or vegetables, which contain potassium.
3. Sports drinks, like Gatorade, can help restore electrolytes. For children, doctors often recommend a special rehydration solution that contains the nutrients they need. You can buy this solution in the grocery store without a prescription. Examples include Pedialyte, Ceralyte, and Infalyte.
4. Untreated, dehydration may lead to shock.
Dehydration occurs when the body has lost too much fluid and electrolytes (the salts potassium and sodium). Dehydration is particularly dangerous for children, who can die from it within a matter of days.
Recognizing dehydration symptoms starts with an understanding of dehydration. Victims of dehydration do not have enough fluid (water) in their bodies to get nutrition and oxygen to the tissues of their bodies. In most cases, victims can correct dehydration by drinking water.
Causes of dehydration include:
1. heat exhaustion
2. heat stroke
3. vomiting
4. diarrhea
5. high blood sugar
6. exercise
7. drinking alcohol
8. taking drugs (legal or illegal)
9. infection
It's important to recognize dehydration symptoms early. Untreated, dehydration can develop into shock.
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