![]() The exact amount depends on how much the child wants, the volume of stool loss and whether the child is vomiting. Then give 5–10 ml/kg per h for the next 4–10 h on alternate hours, with F-75 formula. Give 5 ml/kg every 30 min for the first 2 h. Give the ReSoMal rehydration fluid orally or by nasogastric tube, more slowly than you would when rehydrating a well-nourished child: – Instead, give special rehydration solution for malnutrition, ReSoMal. The standard WHO ORS solution for general use has a high sodium and low potassium content, which is not suitable for severely malnourished children. ![]() Rehydrate slowly, either orally or by nasogastric tube, using oral rehydration solution for malnourished children (5–10ml/kg per h up to a maximum of 12 hours). ![]() Do not use the IV route for rehydration, except in cases of shock. ![]()
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