Cholera Volume Depletion Medical Algorithm

Estimating Dehydration and Fluid Volume Depletion in Cholera and Other Conditions

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Are you estimating fluid depletion in a patient?

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Current body weight

pounds kilograms

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Central pulses

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Peripheral pulses

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Skin turgor

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Eyes

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Muscles

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Appearance

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Thirst

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Urine flow

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Estimating Dehydration and Fluid Volume Depletion in Cholera and Other Conditions

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Purpose:

To determine the extent of fluid depletion and dehydration based on physical findings.

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10

References

Interpretation and Description

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