How Much Saline Do You Need to Rehydrate? A Comprehensive Guide
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According to a Cochrane review, for every 25 children treated with oral rehydration therapy (ORT) for dehydration from gastroenteritis, one may fail and require intravenous therapy. Understanding precisely how much saline do you need to rehydrate is a complex medical question, as the required amount varies based on the severity of dehydration, patient age, and the chosen route of administration.
