I have said this in different threads, but with the looming presence of cholera in neighboring Haiti, I think it is time I talk about it once again.
This is not my magic, it comes from the WHO (World Health Organization) and it is known as ORS--Oral Rehydration Salts....
Given the velocity of the onset of cholera and the violent displays of watery diarrheas and vomiting, rehydration through saline drips is just too slow. They suggest first-aid at once:"711".
7 teaspoons of sugar
1 teaspoon of salt
1 litre of good water (boiled at least 10 minutes, chlorinated or bottled)
Administered orally until more professional assistance becomes available.
Why? Especially among children the dehydration process is incredibly fast. Hours. When the skin is pinched it remains _^_, a sure sign of serious, near fatal dehydration. The sugary water is attractive to any child. No matter if it goes in one end and out the other. Keep giving it.
Have money? Get some Gatoraid!! Or some Alka-Seltzer and add it into the mix...
But you can save a life with 711. REMEMBER IT, and pass it on!!!
HB
This is not my magic, it comes from the WHO (World Health Organization) and it is known as ORS--Oral Rehydration Salts....
Given the velocity of the onset of cholera and the violent displays of watery diarrheas and vomiting, rehydration through saline drips is just too slow. They suggest first-aid at once:"711".
7 teaspoons of sugar
1 teaspoon of salt
1 litre of good water (boiled at least 10 minutes, chlorinated or bottled)
Administered orally until more professional assistance becomes available.
Why? Especially among children the dehydration process is incredibly fast. Hours. When the skin is pinched it remains _^_, a sure sign of serious, near fatal dehydration. The sugary water is attractive to any child. No matter if it goes in one end and out the other. Keep giving it.
Have money? Get some Gatoraid!! Or some Alka-Seltzer and add it into the mix...
But you can save a life with 711. REMEMBER IT, and pass it on!!!
HB