29 April

How To Prepare Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS)?

Oral rehydration solution

1.   Use fresh drinking water.
2.   Boil water and allow to cool.
3.   Take one sachet of oral rehydration solution and put it in a clean container or bottle.
4.   Add 250mls of water.
5.   Shake or stir the solutions and allow it to mix well.
6.   Give the ORS as recommended by your doctor.
7.   The remainder can be put in the freezer before been use.

References:
1.     Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties. 4th edition. 2001.
2.     Fact sheet by Health Promotion Unit, Ireland.

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