Once developed to treat dehydration in children, Pedialyte has gained popularity among adults. Whether it's being used to ...

This article reviews dehydration in older adults, including symptoms ... or diarrhea may be needed. Oral rehydration ...

As cold and flu season approaches, people face the challenge of keeping themselves—and, in the case of those who are parents, ...

As the seasons change, many people find themselves battling common colds and coughs. On average, adults experience four to six colds each..

However, older adults experience a decrease in total body fluid, meaning less of their ... A 2004 review compared oral rehydration to IV therapy for children with dehydration caused by the stomach ...

An analysis of 36 studies that included 9,312 adults ... fluids, drink more clear liquids (water, broth) and drinks that contain electrolytes, such as a sports drink or oral rehydration solution.

Utilize oral rehydration in place of IV fluids when able. In instances where oral medication administration is not feasible, consider intramuscular or IV push administration, to conserve fluids ...

October 30, 2024 • IV fluids used in hospitals remain in short supply, after Hurricane Helene shut down a key North Carolina factory. The closure has hospitals scrambling to stretch supplies and ...

Supine hypotension indicates a decrease of >20% in extracellular fluid volume (i.e., >4 liters). In the present proposed protocol, we have used essentially the same insulin regimen for both DKA ...

Vizient has published a conservation guide for adult and pediatric IV push medications. Baxter’s North Cove plant is a major producer of large volume IV fluid bags used for patient care in the U ...