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Evaluate Volume Status by Dhaka Method
Assessment No dehydration Some dehydration Severe dehydration
General condition Normal Irritable/less active* Lethargic/comatose§
Eyes Normal Sunken -
Mucosa Normal Dry -
Thirst Normal Thirsty Unable to drink§
Radial pulse Normal Low volume* Absent/ uncountable§
Skin turgor Normal Reduced -

†Some dehydration = At least two signs, including at least one key sign (*) are present
‡Severe dehydration = Signs of “some dehydration” plus at least one key sign (§) are present