<unk>  is less invasive than the other strategies for fluid replacement, specifically intravenous (IV) fluid replacement. Mild to moderate dehydration in children seen in an emergency department is best treated with<unk> . Persons taking<unk>  should eat within six hours and return to their full diet within 24–48 hours.<unk>  may also be used as a treatment for the symptoms of dehydration and rehydration in burns in resource-limited settings. Efficacy A person with cholera drinking<unk>  rehydration solution (ORS)<unk>  may lower the mortality rate of diarrhea by as much as 93%. Case studies in four developing countries also have demonstrated an association between increased use of ORS and reduction in mortality.<unk>  has no effect on the duration of the diarrheic episode or the volume of fluid loss. Treatment algorithm The degree of dehydration should be assessed before initiating<unk> .<unk>  is suitable for people who are not dehydrated and those who show signs and symptoms of mild to moderate dehydration. People who have severe dehydration should seek professional medical help immediately and receive intravenous rehydration as soon as possible to rapidly replenish fluid volume in the body.
Oral rehydration therapy
Selective digestive decontamination
Whole bowel irrigation
Urine-diverting dry toilet
Semper rehydration solution
Activated charcoal cleanse
Colostomy reversal
Glucagon rescue