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Salt and Baking Soda Solution
A homemade oral rehydration fluid for use only when emergency medical care for burns or shock is not immediately available.
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🌱 What it is
A simple mix of salt, baking soda, and water that can help replace fluids and electrolytes in an emergency when professional help is delayed.
✨ Why it's good for you
- Simple household ingredients
- May help support hydration while awaiting help
- Easy to prepare quickly
🥄 How to use it
This is a stopgap measure only, not a replacement for medical care. Mix 1 quart of cool water with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 to 2 teaspoons baking soda; have the person sip it slowly over 15 minutes while you seek or await emergency help.
How much: 1 quart water with 1 tsp salt and 1/2-2 tsp baking soda, sipped slowly over 15 minutes.
Why it works: The mixture supplies water, sodium, and bicarbonate to help offset fluid and electrolyteTiny minerals like sodium and potassium that help your muscles and nerves work right. More → losses from burns or shock.
⚠️ Cautions
- Call emergency services immediately for third-degree burns or shock — this drink does not replace medical treatment
- Modern first-aid guidance (Red Cross, Mayo Clinic) advises against giving anything by mouth to a person in shock or with serious burns, even if they are conscious and alert, due to aspiration risk and the possibility they will need anesthesia soon -- never give to an unconscious, convulsing, or vomiting person, or anyone likely to need surgery
- Stop if the person shows signs of worsening distress and prioritize getting emergency care
📚 What others say
- Natural Remedies Encyclopedia (7th ed.)
🕊️ A word of encouragement
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