Scale component | Score on the Vesikari Scale | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
0 points | 1 point | 2 points | 3 points | |
Duration of diarrhea symptoms (hrs) | 0 | < 96.0 | 96.0 to < 120 | ≥ 120 |
Maximum no. of watery stools in 24 h, across the 7-day follow-up | 0 | 1–3 | 4–5 | ≥ 6 |
Duration of vomiting (hrs) | 0 | < 24.0 | 24.0 to < 48.0 | ≥ 48.0 |
Maximum no. of vomiting episodes in 24 h, across the 7-day follow-up | 0 | 1 | 2–4 | ≥ 5 |
Maximum recorded rectal temperature (corrected) (°C) | < 37.0 | 37.0 to < 38.5 | 38.5 to < 39.0 | ≥ 39.0 |
Unscheduled health care visit | 0 | NA | Primary care | Emergency department |
Treatment | None | Rehydration with intravenous fluids | Hospitalization | NA |