Table 3.
Characteristic | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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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%