DEHYDRATION

Dehydration* History and Physical exam Clinical assessment of dehydration severity Slightly decreased urine output Slightly increased thirst Slightly dry mucous membrane Normal to Slightly elevated heart rate Normal blood pressure Normal skin turger Mild Dehydration* Infant 5% Child 3% Decreased urine output Moderately increased thirst Dry mucous membrane Elevated heart rate Normal blood pressure Decreased skin turgor Sunken eyes Sunken anterior fontanelle Moderate Dehydration* Infant 10% Child 6% Markedly decreased or absent urine output Greatly increased thirst Very dry mucous membrane Greatly elevated heart rate Hypotension Decreased skin turgor Very sunken eyes Very sunken anterior fontanelles Cold extremities Lethargy, altered level of consciousness Severe Dehydration* Infant >15% Child >9%