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. 2011 Sep 9;4:58. doi: 10.1186/1865-1380-4-58

Table 3.

CDS scale clinical features for prediction dehydration in children 1-36 months

Characteristic 0 1 2
General appearance Normal Thirsty, restless, or lethargic, but irritable when touched Drowsy, limp, cold, sweaty, and/or comatose
Eyes Normal Slightly sunken Very sunken
Mucous membranes Moist "Sticky" Dry
Tears Tears Decreased tears Absent tears

Scoring: 0: no dehydration < 3%, 1-4: some dehydration ≤3 × < 6%, 5-8: moderate dehydration ≥6%