see [[Paediatric fluids|paeds IVF]], [[paediatric NGT]], [[hyponatremia (paeds)|paediatric SIADH]], [[Hypoglycaemia (paeds)]] | |Mild dehydration (<5%) |Moderate dehydration (5-9%) <br>Signs mildly to moderately abnormal | Shock (≥10%)<br><br>Signs markedly abnormal| |---|---|---|---| |**Conscious state**|Alert and responsive|Lethargic, irritable|Reduced conscious state| |**Heart rate**|Normal|Normal/mild tachycardia|Tachycardia| |**Breathing**|Normal|Increased respiratory rate|Increased respiratory rate <br>Deep acidotic breathing| |**Blood pressure**|Normal|Normal|Hypotension| |**Skin colour**|Normal|Normal|Pale or mottled| |**Extremities**|Warm|Warm|Cold| |**Peripheral pulses**|Normal|Normal|Weak| |**Eyes & fontanelle**|Not sunken|Sunken|Deeply sunken| |**Mucous membranes**|Moist|Dry|Dry| |**Skin turgor**|Instant recoil|Mildly decreased|Decreased| |**Central capillary refill time**|Normal|Prolonged|Markedly prolonged|