Template:Pediatric signs of dehydration
Pediatric signs of dehydration
Significantly dehydrated if has 2 or more of the following (LR+ 6.1, CI:3.8-9.8):[1]
- Prolonged capillary refill (>2 sec)
- Dry mucous membranes
- Absence of tears
- Abnormal overall appearance
- Sunken fontanelle in an infant
- ↑ Gorelick MH et al. Validity and reliability of clinical signs in the diagnosis of dehydration in children. Pediatrics. 1997; 99(5):E6