hat tip Michael Coston & Sally Furniss
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Making your own ORS
The bottom line, of course, is how to make a cheap, safe, and effective ORS powder yourself.
The simplest formula is 3 Tablespoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt, dissolved in 1 quart of potable water.
An alternative simple formula is 8 teaspoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt, dissolved in 1 quart of potable water.
This basic formula has been used effectively for more than 30 years by WHO, UNICEF, and other relief agencies and has saved millions of lives.
CAVEATS
You should never attempt to force fluids by mouth on anyone who is unconscious. An eye dropper may be used to slowly infuse liquids in semi conscious pateints but there is a risk of choking.
Better to dilute this powder too much, than too little. DO NOT SKIMP ON THE WATER.
For more complete information on oral rehydration fluids visit the Healthlink Worldwide webpage at
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Making your own ORS
The bottom line, of course, is how to make a cheap, safe, and effective ORS powder yourself.
The simplest formula is 3 Tablespoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt, dissolved in 1 quart of potable water.
An alternative simple formula is 8 teaspoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt, dissolved in 1 quart of potable water.
This basic formula has been used effectively for more than 30 years by WHO, UNICEF, and other relief agencies and has saved millions of lives.
CAVEATS
You should never attempt to force fluids by mouth on anyone who is unconscious. An eye dropper may be used to slowly infuse liquids in semi conscious pateints but there is a risk of choking.
Better to dilute this powder too much, than too little. DO NOT SKIMP ON THE WATER.
For more complete information on oral rehydration fluids visit the Healthlink Worldwide webpage at
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