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Dehydration Training Program

Dehydration Training Program. Hydralyte Product Range. Overview. Electrolytes and Fluid Balance: What, how why? Dehydration: What it is and how does it occur? Dehydration: Most common causes (vomiting and diarrhoea) Dehydration: Warning signs

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Dehydration Training Program

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  1. Dehydration Training Program

  2. Hydralyte Product Range

  3. Overview • Electrolytes and Fluid Balance: What, how why? • Dehydration: What it is and how does it occur? • Dehydration: Most common causes (vomiting and diarrhoea) • Dehydration: Warning signs • Vomiting and Diarrhoea: Management & when to seek medical advice • Dehydration: Other common causes • Oral Rehydration Solutions vs. Sports Drinks • Hydralyte: Why kids like it and adults too! • Dehydration: Opportunities • Quiz

  4. Dehydration is a very serious health issue Gastroenteritis is a major cause of dehydration

  5. Electrolyte and Fluid Balance Facts: • Our bodies are approx 60% fluid • Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride) retain the fluid • Electrolytes are in our foods • We lose electrolytes through vomiting, diarrhoea, sweating and urine

  6. Why does dehydration occur? • The body has the ability to maintain fluid and electrolyte levels constant within certain limits, but under extreme conditions, these mechanisms cannot cope • Dehydration exists when body’s fluid and electrolyte levels become sub-optimal for normal functioning and well-being.

  7. How do we stay hydrated?

  8. How does dehydration occur?

  9. Causes of Dehydration We are at risk of dehydration due to:

  10. Warning signs of mild to moderate dehydration • Decreased urine output (or darker colour than usual) • Lethargy • Dry mouth • Loss of skin elasticity (white marks will appear if pinched) • Sunken eyes • Sunken fontanelle(babies soft spot on head) • Headache • Rapid pulse • Rapid body weight loss of 2%-7%, e.g, .5 – 5 kg in a 70kg individual

  11. Oral Rehydration – Comparative Ingredient Chart

  12. Common causes of Vomiting and Diarrhoea include: • The most common causes are: • Viral gut infection – (rotavirus) • Bacterial gut infection – (salmonella) • Parasite gut infection – (giardia) • But may also include: • Non-gastrointestinal infections (urinary tract infection) • Some medical conditions (irritable bowel syndrome) • Some medicines (chemotherapy) • Food intolerance (eg lactose) • Alcohol • Anxiety • Ref: PSA – self care card – Vomiting and Diarrhoea 2011

  13. Management of Dehydration due to vomiting and diarrhoea • Drinking a solution containing the correct balance of electrolytes and glucose is the most effective means to manage mild to moderate dehydration • Hydralyte is formulated to a rapid oral rehydration solution which quickly restores fluid and essential electrolytes

  14. Management of Dehydration (cont.) • Ingestion of water alone does not restore lost electrolytes; it is not absorbed as quickly in this form and can lead to further electrolyte loss • Ingestion of fruit juices, soft drinks, sports drinks and cordials can, paradoxically, worsen the dehydration due to their inappropriately high sugar content and imbalance of electrolytes

  15. Management of Dehydration (cont.) • Hydralyte should be sipped or sucked (ice-blocks) frequently while symptoms such as diarrhoea or vomiting persist and may continue while symptoms of dehydration exist • If babies are being breastfed, continue this feeding but also give small sips of Hydralyte between feeds.

  16. Management of Dehydration (cont.) • After vomiting stops, keep sipping fluids and eat if hungry. Avoid sweet, fatty and spicy foods. Try starchy foods, e.g. rice potatoes, bread and dry biscuits, cooked cereals. • Avoid undiluted sweet/sugary drinks • Medical treatment should be sought if symptoms persist or worsen

  17. When to Seek Medical Advice • Seek medical advice if diarrhoea persists for more than: • 6 hours in infants under 6 months • 12 hours in children under 3 years • 24 hours in children aged between 3-6 years • 48 hours for children over 6 years and adults • Children under 5 years old and elderly people are most at risk of becoming dehydrated and should seek medical advice on the first signs of dehydration

  18. Why Choose Hydralyte? • Taste – Hydralyte masks the unpleasant taste of electrolytes • Ice blocks – kids think they are a treat • Convenient – ready when you need it • Accurate balance of electrolytes required for rapid rehydration (no error in mixing) • Australian made and owned • Used in leading hospitals • Dosage instructions – easy to understand

  19. Dehydration Opportunities • Cold and Flu • Anti diarrhoeals • Travelling kits • Sports and Energy Drinks • Excessive alcohol • Elderly • Teething • Heat induced dehydration/post sun care

  20. Hydralyte QUIZ

  21. 1. From Where do we derive our body’s electrolytes? Food and fluids Supermarket Restaurant Medicines

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  24. 2. How does the body lose electrolytes? Through urine, breath secretions, waste, sweat By eating Through showers and bathing By transferring them

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  27. 3. Which of these is NOT likely to be a cause of dehydration Excessive heat Traveler's diarrohea Watching TV Excessive physical exercise

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  30. 4. Which of these is NOT a warning sign of mild to moderate dehydration? Lethargy Earache Dry Mouth Decreased Urine Output

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  33. 5. Which of the following groups are most at risk of becoming dehydrated? Young Children Teenage boys

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  36. 6. A function of sodium is to help the body retain fluid. True False

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  39. 7. Sports drinks, being lower in electrolytes and higher in sugar content, are not ideal ORTs.? True False

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  42. 8. Hydralyte contains a limited amount of carbohydrates to assist with the absorption of electrolytes True False

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  45. 9. Which is NOT a real opportunity to companion sell Hydralyte with? Anti-diarrhoeals Travel Kits Cosmetics Cold and flu products

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