Dehydration: Symptoms, Causes, Complications, Home Remedies, Treatments and Prevention

Acute management

Acute management
Acute management
  • Make sure the patient is in cooler surroundings; indoors.
  • Help the patient lie down on the back, and raise the feet a little.
  • Check for vitals of the patient; monitor blood pressure, pulse rate and strength, and respiratory patency.
  • Give fluids if the patient is conscious, shift to hospital if the patient is unconscious.
  • Maintain proper aeration to cool down the temperature and inhibit sweating.