Sentences with phrase «given electrolyte solutions»

However, a recent study of more than 600 children older than 6 months found that children with mild gastroenteritis and minimal dehydration actually fared better on diluted apple juice (50 percent water and 50 percent apple juice) followed by drinks of their choice than kids who were only given electrolyte solutions.

Sometimes when your child has diarrhea or is vomiting, his doctor will recommend giving him an electrolyte solution for children.

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Last spring NutraMax came out with its first pediatric electrolyte solution after talking to parents, pharmacists, and retailers, all of whom gave feedback on pricing.

You may unintentionally divest the important nutrient from your baby if you give him juice, water or electrolyte solution.

If she doesn't seem to be drinking as well, give her a few extra ounces of an electrolyte solution such as Pedialyte, with or instead of each feeding.

Giving them water, electrolytes solution or juice at this age may deprive them of essential nutrients.

The only time that you may wish to give only an electrolyte solution is when your child has a lot of vomiting.

If your baby is unable to tolerate feedings, make sure you are giving him or her an oral electrolyte solution often.

Babies younger than 12 months can be given breast milk, formula, or electrolyte solutions like Pedialyte to fight dehydration, according to Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Your baby's doctor can give you instructions for using electrolyte liquids, based on your baby's weight and age, but a general guideline for the amount of total solution he should ingest over the course of three or four hours is 5 teaspoons (25 mL or cc) per pound of your baby's weight.

The doctor may also recommend that you give your baby an oral rehydration solution to replenish her electrolytes and treat or prevent dehydration.

It all started back in World War 2, when according to one old tale, doctors giving blood transfusions to wounded soldiers realised they'd run out of saline solution to replenish their blood electrolytes.

If she does not vomit during that time, give her a small amount of water or an electrolyte solution.

Many vets prefer to give fluids by IV so that they can also give a balanced electrolyte solution.

If our dog is unable to eat, it may be given an intravenous solution of nutrients, vitamins, and electrolytes to keep our canine pal hydrated, nourished, and well within the normal limits of healthy functioning.

The most common means to reestablish normal hydration is to give a balanced electrolyte solution intravenously (in the vein) or subcutaneously (under the skin).