Fluids are the necessary treatment for dengue, but recent reports say that overloading of fluids is found fatal and can lead to various other complications.
In a Kolkata case study, a boy at 12 tested positive for dengue. He got administered intravenous (IV) fluid for a couple of days. But he was rushed to the hospital as his condition deteriorated. At the time of admission, doctors observed fluid overload in his body, which was treated successfully at the right time, and he was saved.
What is fluid therapy for dengue?
Fluid therapy has been one of the gold standard protocols to treat dengue. However, It is very important to consider the dose while administering the fluid therapy. The ideal fluid for dengue patients is isotonic, which is given according to the weight of the patient’s body. For the patient weighing 40 kg, the fluid volume required to be administered within 24 hours will be 3900ml.
The study pointed out the caution signs and the importance of managing the volume of fluid therapy during the treatment. In addition to this, research also disclosed the harmful consequences of fluid overload.
Doctors provide IV fluid therapy only to those patients who are in their critical infectious phase of dengue. This fluid therapy lasts for 1 to 2 days, according to the patient’s condition. When this therapy is provided without proper checking, it may lead to fluid overload.
What can Happen Due to Fluid Overload?
Some major consequences of fluid overload are:
- 1. Fluid accumulation in the abdomen (ascites)
- 2. Congestive heart failure
- 3. pulmonary edema (respiratory distress)
- 4. Bowel dysfunctions
- 5. Nausea
- 6. Tissue breakdown
- 7. Circulatory overload
- 8. Increased mortality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q.1. What can happen due to fluid overload?
Some major consequences of fluid overload are:
- 1. Fluid accumulation in the abdomen (ascites)
- 2. Congestive heart failure
- 3. Pulmonary edema (respiratory distress)
- 4. Bowel dysfunctions
- 5. Nausea
- 6. Tissue breakdown
- 7. Circulatory overload
- 8. Increased mortality
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Q.2. What is fluid therapy for dengue?
Fluid therapy has been one of the gold standard protocols to treat dengue. However, It is very important to consider the dose while administering the fluid therapy. The ideal fluid for dengue patients is isotonic. Which is given according to the weight of the patient’s body. For the patient weighing 40Kg, the fluid volume required to be administered within 24 hours will be 3900ml.
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