Dehydration — Uganda (General Adult population)
Mild Dehydration
Thirsty, alert. Pulse normal. Respiration normal. Systolic BP normal. Skin pinch returns rapidly. Eyes normal. Mucous membranes moist. Urine output normal.
Moderate Dehydration (≥2 signs required)
Thirsty, anxious. Pulse rapid. Respiration deep, may be rapid. Systolic BP normal. Skin pinch returns slowly. Eyes sunken. Tears absent. Mucous membranes dry. Urine reduced, dark.
Severe Dehydration (≥2 signs required)
Pulse rapid, thready, sometimes absent. Respiration deep and rapid. Systolic BP low or immeasurable. Skin pinch returns very slowly (>2 sec). Eyes very sunken. Clammy, cold extremities. Possible cyanosis, muscle cramps. Anuria.
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