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

I. Severe dehydration
A. Administer IV fluids immediately to replace fluid
deficit:
Ringer lactate is the fluid of first choice or if not
available, give isotonic sodium chloride solution.
Amount of IV fluid: 100 ml/kg in 3 hours:
30 ml/kg as rapidly as possible (within 30 minutes).
70 ml/kg in the next 2 hours.
If patient can drink, begin giving oral rehydration
salt by mouth while the drip is being set up. If the
patient cannot drink, give ORS by NGT.