| Use of hypodermoclysis to manage dehydration. | |
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PMID: 21736101 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Older people, particularly those who are frail, are vulnerable to dehydration. Management of dehydration in older people can be more complex than in younger adults because of the physical effects of ageing. As the population ages, nurses will increasingly care for older patients in every setting. This article provides an overview of the physiological changes that affect the ability of older people to maintain a normal fluid balance. Risk factors for dehydration are reviewed and strategies for the prevention, detection and management of dehydration are discussed. The article focuses on subcutaneous fluid replacement for the management of dehydration in older adults. |
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Authors:
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Katie Scales |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Nursing older people Volume: 23 ISSN: 1472-0795 ISO Abbreviation: Nurs Older People Publication Date: 2011 Jun |
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Created Date: 2011-07-07 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101084156 Medline TA: Nurs Older People Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 16-22 Citation Subset: N |
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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London. |
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