3 year old child come in ER with Hv'o vomiting, loose watey motion for 3 days, on examination, child was drowsy, sunken eye. Hypothermia and skin pinch take time to revert back, diagnosis-
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Severe dehydrationo A child with severe dehydration will have at least two of the following four signs : sensorium is abnormally sleepy or lethargic, sunken eyes, drinking poorly or not at all, and a very slow skin pinch.o A child with some signs of dehydration will have two of the following : restlessness or irritability, sunken eyes, drinking eagerly or slow skin pinch.o A child with either one or none of these signs is classified as having no signs of dehydration.
No dehydration
Mild dehydration
Some dehydration
Severe dehydration
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