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Acquiring clean water is the problem, not rehydration ...
Acquiring clean water is the problem, not rehydration ...
- 1 litre of clean water.
- 8 level teaspoons of sugar.
- ½ of a level teaspoon of table salt.
Why can't sugar be added to the salty ocean water since a combination of salt and sugar are used as oral rehydration?
http://childhealthcare.co.za/diarrh...an-a-sugar-and-salt-solution-be-made-at-home/
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-an-Oral-Rehydration-Salts-Drink-(ORS)
Home made sugar and salt solution (SSS) is not quite as good as commercial oral rehydration solution as it does not contain potassium. However, it is immediately available and often lifesaving. The commonest recipe for a sugar and salt solution is:
One litre of water can be measured with a measuring jug or a one litre cool drink bottle. The sugar and salt must be added to the litre of clean water and mixed well. It is very important not to add too much salt. If possible, the sugar and salt solution should be given by cup or by spoon as this avoids using dirty bottles. It is dangerous to add a sachet of rehydration powder to the sugar and salt solution as this will make the solution too concentrated.
A sugar and salt solution for oral rehydration can be easily made up at home