Table-II.
Complications and details of treatment given to study participants.
| Medical condition n (%) | Treatment given |
|---|---|
| Severe dehydration 6 (31) | All required I/V boluses+ maintenance fluid |
| Moderate dehydration 9 (47) | Maintenance fluid with Saline or Ringo-lactate+ ORS |
| Mild dehydration 4 (22) | ORS |
| Hypokalemia 4 (20) | Intravenous potassium replacement (4 children) |
| Acidosis 15 (75) | Bicarbonate (5 children) + rehydration |
| Excessive vomiting 6 (30) | Antiemetics |
| Details of antibiotics 16 (80) | Doxycycline (4 children) |
| Ciprofloxacin (6 children) | |
| Ceftriaxone (4 children) | |
| Cefotaxime (2 children) |