[Oral rehydration in the treatment of acute diarrhea in children].

Acute diarrhea is one the major causes of child ailments, regardless of their age and a frequent cause of infancy deaths. The Oral Rehydration is the recommended therapy for all patients suffering from mild and moderate dehydration, whatever the cause or the age of the child. A timely and properly administered oral rehydration effectively supplements the liquids and electrolytes deficiency, compensates for their continued loss and ensures physiological needs. The Oral Rehydration is an effective, simple and safe therapy which mothers can easily implement at home. It substantially reduces the necessity for hospitalizing the children and considerably cuts the treatment cost. Rehydration solutions contain glucose and electrolytes with the concentration of Sodium ringing from 60 to 90 mmol/l.