Scientific Papers
Usefulness of the serum electrolyte panel in the management of pediatric dehydration treated with intravenously administered fluids.
BACKGROUND: The serum electrolyte panel (SEP) is a frequently ordered laboratory test, but it has unproven usefulness in the treatment of dehydrated pediatric patients. Our study purpose was to evaluate the usefulness of routinely ordering [...]
Clinical signs of dehydration in children
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Neuropsychological performance, postural stability, and symptoms after dehydration.
CONTEXT: Dehydration and concussion are common in athletic performance. Some experts have speculated that dehydration may negatively influence performance on tests commonly used for concussion assessment. OBJECTIVE: To determine how the signs and symptoms, neuropsychological [...]
Is the prevalence of dehydration among community-dwelling older adults really low? Informing current debate over the fluid recommendation for adults aged 70+years.
OBJECTIVE: The fluid recommendation for adults aged 70+ years has been criticised on the basis of a low prevalence of dehydration in community-dwelling older adults. This study explores whether the low prevalence might reflect limitations [...]