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Dehydration has caused my friend to vomit five or six times for the past hour. what can we do to rehydrate without inducing more vomiting?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Dehydration: Use electrolyte restoring fluids. Start with a tablespoon every five minutes for two hours, then increase to a half a glass at a time for the next 4-6 hours. If that doesnt work head for the er because your friend will need iv's.

Answered 9/23/2013

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