Question 1

what should i pack inside an emergency survival kit?

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Depends: It depends upon your climate and time of year. Water, energy bars, gps, flashlight, butane lighter or matches. Knife with other utility tools, blanket or insulated wrap, durable shoes, compass, water purification tablets.

Question 2

how do i know if i'm dehydrated?

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Thirsty.: In a person of your age with an intact thirst mechanism more than mild dehydration always leads to sensation of thirst. Secondarily you can see decreased saliva and dryness of mucous membranes, constipation and decreased urine output. Lastly serious dehydration decreases skin turgor and allows a pinch of skin to remain "tented.".

Question 3

how do you know if youre dehydrated?

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Many signs: Signs of dehydration include a concentrated, darker colored urine, as the kidneys conserve water.  Also, constipation can result as the colon (large intestine) also absorbs more water.  Skin turgor can also be indicator of hydration status, as "tenting" of the skin happens when the tissues are dehydrated.  More severe dehydration can cause dizziness and low blood pressure. Thirst can also occur.

Question 4

how do you no when you are dehydrated?

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Many symptoms: Someone who is dehydrated may be thirsty, have decreased urine output, may feel,light headed when changing position from lying to standing, sunken eyes, decreased skin turgor.   The last two more for babies.

Question 5

how do you know you're dehydrated? what are the signs?

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Dehdration: Dehydration is associated with "doughy" skin dry muous membranes and tachycardia.  As dehydration progresses people get weakness on standing, and ultimately no urine output.  If this lasts for 
12 hours it gets checked.

Question 6

how to tell if i'm dehydrated? and what to do to fix it?

Accepted Answer

Thirsty? Dark urine?: If you are thirsty, you are already about 5% volume depleted. If your urine color is dark yellow toward brown shades, you are very concentrated, consistent with dehydration. Drink water at about 1 qt/hr max, with occasional electrolyte containing drink if dry from exertion. If thirst resolves / urine lightens, then you have improved your situation. If not, see dr for advice & assistance.

Question 7

i feel dehydrated for the first time , what should i do ?

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Drink more water : If you feel dehydrated, drink more fluids, especially water or perhaps juices.  However, i would avoid coffee or caffeinated drinks, which may make you have to urinate more and dehydrate you further.

Question 8

scared of getting dehydrated from surprep any advice would be great?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry: The surprep instructions include taking 32 ounces of water after drinking the 16 ounces of prep. This will keep you hydrated.

Question 9

can smoking pot keep you dehydrated?

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Causes a dry mouth: The physical effects of marijuana can cause your heart to race, eye problems, and dry mouth. This can give you the feeling of dehydration. Remember, this is an illicit drug that can do other things to your body as well. Like induce anxiety, panic reactions, and paranoia. It also can precipitate psychotic symptoms. It can also cause lung problems in heavy smokers. It does not help w/ pain either.

Question 10

how much pedialyte for dehydrated adults?

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Pedialyte in adults: If you having acute vomiting and diarrhea, you drink as much Pedialyte as you can stand to drink. There is no limit on how much - this is a case where more is better if it is not making you vomit more and you can stand the bad flavor of it. It's also an expensive way to treat your GI illness - water and low sugar sports drinks are equally effective as adults and a bit more palatable

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