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ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY (ORS)
Definition
Oral rehydration therapy is the giving of fluid by mouth
to prevent and correct the dehydration that is result of
diarrhea
PURPOSE
To prevent dehydration
To prevent morbidity and mortality due to acute
diarrheal disease.
The formula of ORS
The formula of ORS recommended by WHO and
UNICEF.
2.6g/dl sodium chloride
2.9g/l disodium citrate dehydrate
1.5g/l potassium chloride
13.5g/l glucose.
Total weight =20.5
Equipment Needed
Take 1liter of boiled and cooled drinking water
