Role of oral rehydration therapy in controlling epidemic of cholera and watery diarrhoea.

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2003-06-29
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Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is basically oral administration of liquid containing various electrolytes in specific proportions to prevent and treat dehydration. This treatment facilitates safe and optimal absorption of water and essential electrolytes such as sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and potassium chloride in dehydrated patients. Successful ORT was experienced in cholera patients in Kolkata and Dhaka which was followed by the development of oral rehydration salt (ORS). This procedure can be safely implemented at home. ORT reduced mortality rate both in cholera and non-cholera watery diarrhoea. The various health authorities must support preparedness before pre-positioning of adequate stocks of ORS packets for emergency situations. Health workers should have been the knowledge to prepare ORS solutions.
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Sarkar K. Role of oral rehydration therapy in controlling epidemic of cholera and watery diarrhoea. Journal of the Indian Medical Association. 2003 Jun; 101(6): 379-80, 386
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