Two simple rules for effective management of Diarrhea

ORS ZINC

ORS
ORAL REHYDRATION SOLUTION

ORS-Benefits
Replaces water and salts lost during diarrhea. Reduces dehydration and need for hospitalization. Decrease in severity of diarrhea and vomiting. Decrease in duration of illness.

Low osmolarity ORS Composition

Ingredient
Glucose, anhydrous (C6H12O6) Trisodium Citrate,dihydrate Na3C6H5O72H2O Sodium Chloride (NaCl) Potassium Chloride (KCl) TOTAL

g/L
13.5

Dissociates into
Glucose

mmol/L
75

2.9

Sodium

75

2.6 1.5

Chloride Potassium Citrate TOTAL

65 20 10

20.5

245

Preparation of ORS
Three Important Rules
CLEAN HANDS CLEAN WATER CLEAN UTENSILS

Preparation of ORS

Prevention of diarrhea
Exclusive breast feeding for 6 months Complementary feeding at 6 months Hand washing

Safe drinking water

Environmental sanitation and safe disposal of excreta Measles vaccination

CONCLUSION
A substantial reduction in the diarrhea burden will require greater emphasis on the following actions: Reinstate diarrhea prevention and treatment as a cornerstone of community-based primary health care. Reach every child with effective interventions. Ensure wide availability of low-osmolarity ORS. Ensure wide availability and use of zinc.

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