Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases - Clinical Features and Management

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Slide 30 - To assist mothers in accurate preparation of oral fluid mixtures at home, some recommend the use of a standardized spoon, three examples of which are shown in this slide.

To assist mothers in accurate preparation of oral fluid mixtures at home, some recommend the use of a standardized spoon, three examples of which are shown in this slide. These plastic spoons have a large receptacle at one end for sugar and a small receptacle at the other end for salt. Instructions for use are printed or embossed on the spoon.

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updated: 4 July, 2014