Role of oral rehydration therapy in controlling epidemic of cholera and watery diarrhoea.
J Indian Med Assoc
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2003 Jun; 101(6): 379-80, 386
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em Inglês
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| ID: sea-97267
ABSTRACT
Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is basically oral administration of liquid containing various electrolytes in specific proportions to prevent and treat dehydration. This treatment facilitates safe and optimal absorption of water and essential electrolytes such as sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and potassium chloride in dehydrated patients. Successful ORT was experienced in cholera patients in Kolkata and Dhaka which was followed by the development of oral rehydration salt (ORS). This procedure can be safely implemented at home. ORT reduced mortality rate both in cholera and non-cholera watery diarrhoea. The various health authorities must support preparedness before pre-positioning of adequate stocks of ORS packets for emergency situations. Health workers should have been the knowledge to prepare ORS solutions.
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Assunto principal:
Humanos
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Cólera
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Surtos de Doenças
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Desidratação
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Diarreia
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Hidratação
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Índia
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J Indian Med Assoc
Ano de publicação:
2003
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Artigo
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