If the person is unconscious, not breathing normally, bleeding heavily, or rapidly getting worse, call 102 now and go to the nearest emergency hospital.
Call now if: Very little urine, sunken eyes, unable to drink, blood in stool, or a very weak child: go to a health facility now.
Call 102 nowGeneral health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Call 102 first in an emergency. Give ORS (Jeevan Jal) little and often after each loose stool, continue breastfeeding and food, and give zinc to children as advised by a health worker.
Answer a few questions for guidance on how urgently to seek care. This is triage, not a diagnosis.
Quick assessmentGive ORS (Jeevan Jal) little and often after each loose stool, continue breastfeeding and food, and give zinc to children as advised by a health worker.
Do not stop feeding; avoid sugary drinks and soda.
What should I do for dehydration first aid?
Give ORS (Jeevan Jal) little and often after each loose stool, continue breastfeeding and food, and give zinc to children as advised by a health worker.
What should I not do for dehydration first aid?
Do not stop feeding; avoid sugary drinks and soda.
When should I call 102 for dehydration first aid?
Very little urine, sunken eyes, unable to drink, blood in stool, or a very weak child: go to a health facility now.
SI summary (own words); CDC, MedlinePlus first aid, Nepal Red Cross as references