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How much oral rehydration solution is actually administered during home-based therapy?

P E Touchette1, J Elder, M Nagiel

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of California, Irvine.

The Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
|February 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Mothers in underdeveloped countries often give insufficient oral rehydration solution (ORS) to children with diarrhea. This study measured home ORS administration, finding volumes well below recommended levels, impacting child health outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Diarrheal diseases cause significant child mortality globally, particularly in underdeveloped regions.
  • Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) is a key intervention, with mothers being taught home administration.
  • Concerns exist regarding the adequacy of ORS volumes administered by unsupervised mothers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and apply a methodology for accurately quantifying fluid intake from home-administered ORS.
  • To assess the actual volume of ORS given by mothers to children at home.
  • To provide data for effective public health program planning and evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • A methodology was developed to measure the exact quantity of fluid administered by unsupervised mothers.

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  • Data were collected from a sample of 44 cases of home ORS administration.
  • Preliminary data on adverse effects potentially discouraging ORS use were also gathered.

    • Main Results:

    • In a sample of 44 children, only two received more than 90 ml kg-1 day-1 of ORS.
    • The mean observed ORS volume administered was 44 ml kg-1 day-1 (SD 28.4), significantly below recommended dosages.
    • Observed side effects included vomiting, increased watery stools, and distaste for the solution.

    Conclusions:

    • Home administration of ORS by mothers in underdeveloped countries is often insufficient to meet recommended hydration levels.
    • Accurate measurement of fluid intake is crucial for optimizing ORS therapy and child survival.
    • Adverse effects may hinder consistent ORS use and require further investigation.