Egypt. It was recorded that in 1977‚ was found that in Egypt this disease was the cause of half of all infant deaths. Diarrheal disease results in dehydration which greatly contributes to those high mortality rates. The National Control of Diarrheal Disease Project of Egypt was created to promote the usage of oral rehydration salts which can reverse dehydration. This program strives to not only distribute the salts but also raise awareness about how to appropriately treat children with the disease‚ especially
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Due to the warm weather conditions and the prolonged physical activity without water‚ it is easy to recognize that the player is experiencing extreme dehydration and is probably suffering from an exertional heat stroke. The biggest indicator that the player is having a heat stroke is due to the fact that he appears to be unconscious after having been what seemed to be extremely disoriented during the 50-yard sprints. Along with the flushed dry skin and the rapid shallow breaths‚ the victim may also
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drinking water at regular intervals while on trekking. Say no to Caffeine drinks. While you are going for a trekking‚ don’t consume drinks containing caffeine like coffee or cola or any other carbonated drinks. Drinks with caffeine may lead to dehydration of the body. Keep body hydrated if the climate is hot While doing heavy workouts during trekking or if the climate is too hot try to drink one quarter of water within an interval of every 30 minutes. Replacing energy drinks When you are going for
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Why is it Important to Stay Hydrated? 5% drop in water level can cause up to 30% loss of energy in a body. So‚ are you drinking enough water to stay hydrated? The minimum water requirement of a human body is 1 to 1.5 litres every day. Our bones are composed of more than 20% water. Maximum body parts need water for some or the other process. If the body does not get enough water as it requires‚ it becomes dehydrated and causes a lot of issues. We will see the importance of staying hydrated: 1. Improves
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child’s doctor. Most of the time‚ nausea and vomiting do not require urgent medical attention. However‚ if the symptoms continue for days‚ they are severe‚ or you cannot keep down any food or fluids‚ you may have a more serious condition. Dehydration is the main concern with most vomiting. How fast you become dehydrated
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Which essential questions will you ask a pediatric patient or their caregiver when the presenting complaint is bloody diarrhea? Will these questions vary depending upon the child’s age? Why or why not? Studies show that diarrhea disease is the third cause of death among children younger than 5 years of age. According to World Health Organization (WHO)‚ acute diarrhea is the passage of three of more loose or liquid stools per day‚ that last three or more and for less than 14 days. Also‚ American Academy
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Student Name: Adolfo Acevedo Mendez Student Number: 21928769 PENN FOSTER MEDICAL CENTER Emergency Department Note SUMMERS‚ JENNIFER July 01‚ 2014 CHIEF COMPLAINT Congestion and poor feeding HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS This is a 3-month-old little girl who comes in with her mother. Her mom says that she works overnight and the baby stays with the grandmother. Last night‚ apparently‚ the baby starting around 9 o’clock was not interested in feeding. Seems very congested‚ had a cough‚ and overnight
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Wash hands often * Do not eat cooked foods that have sat out for a long time. * Avoids foods that can aggravate it such as greasy fatty foods and milk products * BRAT diet: Banana‚ Rice‚ Apple‚ and Toast * Hydrate. Because LBM can cause dehydration‚ it is important to drink plenty of liquids such as liquid and juices‚ Gatorade and broth. Make rehydration solution. Boil 1L of water and add 1tbsp salt & 8tbsp sugar * Avoid caffine and alcohol | 5 mins5 mins5 mins10 mins | * One on one
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POWERADE ION4® encourages the body to absorb fluid and maintain fluid balance. Carbohydrates are replaced as well‚ supplying your working muscles with fuel‚ helping you sustain mental and physical performance as you exercise. To help you fight off dehydration‚ POWERADE ION4®doesn’t switch your thirst receptors off prematurely. It keeps you feeling thirsty until you’re properly rehydrated. When sweating‚ the body loses more than just water. It loses these electrolytes which are important in exercise
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disease on the other hand is considered a rare complication‚ in which the patient continuously vomits and expresses a drastic change in metabolic state‚ weight loss‚ and severed fluid electrolyte imbalance. Morning sickness usually does not cause dehydration or nutrition imbalance and is seen all throughout the pregnancy‚ where as hypermesis is only seen between the 4th and 10th week of pregnancy. Hyperemesis can result in serious damage to both the mother and the fetus if the proper treatment is not
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