Cork Emergency Departments
Your child has vomiting and/or diarrhoea
- Your child will be seen as soon as possible
- In the meantime, start using the cup and syringe as outlined below
- Write on the sheet what time you gave the fluid and how much your child takes
The following things may indicate dehydration (body becoming too dry):
- Looking more unwell
- Changing responsiveness (for example more grumpy, more tired)
- Less urine (not wetting nappy as much or passing urine less often, or urine a darker colour)
- Pale or mottled skin, cold hands or feet
You should inform a doctor or nurse if these things develop.
Weight:_______1ml/kg ( ______mls) every 5 minutes
e.g. Weight:12kg: Give 12ml every 5 minutes
| Time (first hour) |
Amount taken (mL) |
Time (second hour) |
Amount taken (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|