Scientific Papers
A prospective study of the usefulness of clinical and laboratory parameters for predicting percentage of dehydration in children.
To evaluate the relative utility of clinical and laboratory parameters of dehydration in children for predicting the magnitude of percent less of body weight (PLBW), we studied 97 children who required intravenous fluids for acute [...]
Water balance, hydration status, and fat-free mass hydration in younger and older adults.
BACKGROUND: Older adults are at increased risk of dehydration, yet water balance is understudied in this population. OBJECTIVE: This controlled diet study assessed the effect of age on water input, output, and balance in healthy [...]
Validity and reliability of clinical signs in the diagnosis of dehydration in children.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the validity and reliability of various clinical findings in the diagnosis of dehydration in children. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. SETTING: An urban pediatric hospital emergency department. PARTICIPANTS: One hundred eighty-six children ranging [...]