when is oral rehydration solution (ORS) given to a person? chapter - nutrition in animals
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Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is a type of fluid replacement used to prevent and treat dehydration, especially that due to diarrhea. It involves drinking water with modest amounts of sugar and salts, specifically sodium and potassium
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Answer.1 Small amounts of ORS solution should also be given by mouth (about 5 ml/kg/hour) as soon as the patient is able to drink, in order to provide additional potassium and base; this is usually possible after 3-4 hours (infants) or 1-2 hours (older patients).
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