Table 1 Modified Vesikari Scale
Points | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diarrhea duration | 0 | 1 to 96 hours | 97 to 120 hours | ≥121 hours |
Maximum number of diarrheal stools/24-hour period | 0 | 1 to 3 | 4 to 5 | ≥6 |
Vomiting duration (d) | 0 | 1 to 24 hours | 25 to 48 hours | ≥49 hours |
Maximum number of vomiting episodes/24-hour period | 0 | 1 | 2 to 4 | ≥5 |
Maximum recorded fever | <37.0˚C R | 37.1 to 38.4˚C R | 38.5 to 38.9˚C R | ≥39.0˚C R |
Future healthcare visit | 0% | - | Primary care | Emergency department |
Treatment | None | Rehydration | Hospitalization | - |