Dehydration
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Does your child have mild to moderate dehydration?
See significance of dehydration if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Does your child have moderate dehydration?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Does your child have mild dehydration, and he or she is unable to drink enough to replace lost fluids?
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Has your child had mild dehydration for 12 hours or longer, but he or she is able to drink enough to replace lost fluids?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: July 6, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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