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Hypodermoclysis: renewed interest in an old technique.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20511174     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Dehydration is a common problem in elderly patients, often resulting in hospitalization. Intravenous administration of fluids can correct dehydration but poses other risks and problems. Subcutaneous administration of fluids, termed hypodermoclysis, offers an alternative method for rehydrating patients, and it is beginning to gain favor among practitioners in the long-term care setting because of its ease of use and minimal risk of side effects.
Authors:
Caren McHenry Martin
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Consultant pharmacist : the journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists     Volume:  25     ISSN:  0888-5109     ISO Abbreviation:  Consult Pharm     Publication Date:  2010 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-05-31     Completed Date:  2010-06-17     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9013983     Medline TA:  Consult Pharm     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  204-6, 209-12     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Dehydration / therapy*
Humans
Hypodermoclysis* / adverse effects,  economics
Infusions, Intravenous
Infusions, Subcutaneous
Palliative Care
Treatment Outcome

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