PICU doctor explains the emergency signs of dehydration in children and when you should seek immediate medical care.
Learn the critical differences between mild, moderate, and severe dehydration, and understand signs that suggest your child needs emergency care.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:16 What is the gold standard for deciding if a child is dehydrated?
2:09 What are common signs of dehydration in kids (overview)?\
2:32 How do the mouth and anterior fontanelle show signs of dehydration?
4:17 How do the appearance of eyes and presence of tears indicate dehydration?
6:14 How does the skin show signs of dehydration (skin turgor, cool skin, and mottling)?
9:07 Why is urine output so important in determining degree of dehydration?
10:54 How do vital signs change with dehydration?
12:39 When should you absolutely call your doctor or seek medical care?
Key Resources:
Healthy Children / AAP - Signs of Dehydration in Infants and Children: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/injuries-emergencies/Pages/dehydration.aspx
Lurie Children's - Dehydration in Kids: https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/blog/dehydration-in-children/
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Learn the critical differences between mild, moderate, and severe dehydration, and understand signs that suggest your child needs emergency care.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:16 What is the gold standard for deciding if a child is dehydrated?
2:09 What are common signs of dehydration in kids (overview)?\
2:32 How do the mouth and anterior fontanelle show signs of dehydration?
4:17 How do the appearance of eyes and presence of tears indicate dehydration?
6:14 How does the skin show signs of dehydration (skin turgor, cool skin, and mottling)?
9:07 Why is urine output so important in determining degree of dehydration?
10:54 How do vital signs change with dehydration?
12:39 When should you absolutely call your doctor or seek medical care?
Key Resources:
Healthy Children / AAP - Signs of Dehydration in Infants and Children: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/injuries-emergencies/Pages/dehydration.aspx
Lurie Children's - Dehydration in Kids: https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/blog/dehydration-in-children/
For more pediatric health education:
▶ Subscribe: youtube.com/@ItsBranMD
???? Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @ItsBranMD
#pediatrics #parenting #childhealth #medicaleducation #pediatrician #childrenshealth #dehydration #parented
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