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Cholera with Severe Dehydration

Profuse watery diarrhea, weakness, sunken eyes

Immediate First Aid

  • 1
    Start oral rehydration solution immediately if patient can drink

    Start oral rehydration solution immediately if patient can drink.

  • 2
    Call emergency services for severe weakness or altered consciousness

    Call emergency services for severe weakness or altered consciousness.

  • 3
    Keep patient warm and continue fluids during transfer

    Keep patient warm and continue fluids during transfer.

  • 4
    Urgently transfer for IV fluids and electrolyte correction

    Urgently transfer for IV fluids and electrolyte correction.