Scientific Papers
Physiology of thirst and drinking: implication for nursing practice.
Thirst and drinking function to maintain body water balance and are basic to survival. Thirst is often associated with a dry unpleasant-tasting mouth and the feeling of a need to obtain water; it can result [...]
ASSESSMENT OF CHANGE IN HYDRATION IN WOMEN DURING PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM WITH BIOELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE VECTORS.
OBJECTIVE: This study tested the hypothesis that bioelectrical impedance vectors, group and individual, are valid indicators of total body water (TBW) and hydration status in women experiencing fluid gain and loss during and after pregnancy. [...]
Voluntary dehydration and alliesthesia for water.
The purpose of this experiment was to explore the complex relationship between fluid consumption and consumption factors (thirst, voluntary dehydration, water alliesthesia, palatability, work-rest cycle) during a simulated 14.5-km desert walk (treadmill, 1.34 m X [...]
TREATMENT OF NAUSEA AND VOMITING IN PREGNANCY. WHEN SHOULD IT BE TREATED AND WHAT CAN BE SAFELY TAKEN?
Nausea and vomiting are both common in early pregnancy. Most cases are mild and do not require treatment. However, persistent vomiting and severe nausea can progress to hyperemesis if the woman is unable to maintain [...]