IV Bags May Not Be Necessary to Rehydrate Patients
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Re: IV Bags May Not Be Necessary to Rehydrate Patients
#2Translation for metric units users:
32 ounces ≈ 0.95 litre
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#3> Better yet, we’ve learned since that you can still get most of the benefit without WHO-approved stockpiles of ORS. You can use a number of widely available commercial products that essentially replicate ORS, from sports drinks to Pedialyte. You can also make good oral rehydration solutions yourself at home for pennies: Just take 32 ounces of water and add 6 teaspoons of sugar and a half-teaspoon of salt. There are just two pitfalls to avoid, according to my colleague Regan Marsh, an emergency physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a medical director for Partners in Health. First, fight the urge to sweeten it too much. “People want to make it more sugary because of the taste, but that proportion of salt and sugar is important.”
I did this several years ago, after dehydrating myself while working outside on a hot day. Water didn't touch my thirst, then I realized I needed electrolytes. I used lemon juice, sugar, and a good amount of salt. It was delicious.
Re: IV Bags May Not Be Necessary to Rehydrate Patients
#4Translation for metric units users: 32 ounces ≈ 0.95 litre
Thank you for that, I wish more articles would use SI units of measurement.
Re: IV Bags May Not Be Necessary to Rehydrate Patients
#5> Better yet, we’ve learned since that you can still get most of the benefit without WHO-approved stockpiles of ORS. You can use a number of widely available commercial products that essentially replicate ORS, from sports drinks to Pedialyte. You can also make good oral rehydration solutions yourself at home for pennies: Just take 32 ounces of water and add 6 teaspoons of sugar and a half-teaspoon of salt. There are…
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#6True, but where IV bags shine is hydrating those that can’t drink water. (Vomiting, nausea, etc)
Re: IV Bags May Not Be Necessary to Rehydrate Patients
#7> Better yet, we’ve learned since that you can still get most of the benefit without WHO-approved stockpiles of ORS. You can use a number of widely available commercial products that essentially replicate ORS, from sports drinks to Pedialyte. You can also make good oral rehydration solutions yourself at home for pennies: Just take 32 ounces of water and add 6 teaspoons of sugar and a half-teaspoon of salt. There are…
what was the exact mix, if you don't me asking?
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#9> You can also make good oral rehydration solutions yourself at home for pennies: Just take 32 ounces of water and add 6 teaspoons of sugar and a half-teaspoon of salt.
> resist the temptation to drink at a normal rate... An ounce at a time every few minutes
This should be something everyone learns. Many common headaches are just dehydration. When you've got a cold or flu, dehydration is common and makes you feel even more miserable. Got a hangover? This will make things better for you.
The only part of this I've never realized was how much sugar is needed to optimize it. Good to know for next time.