CHOLERA- Dr. J.J. Kambona [Compatibility Mode]

Treatment
The diagnosis of cholera is not mandatory before therapy.
Steps in the management of a patient with suspected cholera
are:
1. Assess the dehydration and classify the degree of dehydration
as severe, some or no dehydration.
2. Rehydrate the patient and monitor frequently. Then, reassess
hydration status.
3. Maintain hydration by replacing the ongoing fluid losses until
diarrhoea stops.
4. Administer oral antibiotics to the patient with severe
dehydration.
5. Feed the patient.