clinical dehydration scale - for children
Last reviewed 01/2018
the clinical dehydration scale (CDS) for children
Used in children between 1 month and 3 years.
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 |
deeply sunken |
|
mucous membranes |
moist |
sticky |
dry |
|
tears |
present |
decreased tears |
absent tears |
Scoring:
- 0 - no dehydration, (<3% dehydration)
- 1-4 - some dehydration (3%-6%) dehydration
- 5-8 - moderate to severe dehydration (>=6% dehydration) (1).
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