Does my child need IV fluids for severe dehydration (unable to make saliva, tears, pale, cool skin, lethargic, sunken eyes, no urine output, unresponsive, very fast breathing)

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This is severe dehydration and needs to be addressed immediately in the ER with IV fluids.

http://www.choosingwisely.org/clinician-lists/american-college-emergency-physicians-iv-fluids-for-mild-to-moderate-dehydration-in-children/