Scientific Papers
THE EFFECTS OF BOLUS AND CONTINUOUS NASOGASTRIC FEEDING ON GASTRO-OESOPHAGEAL REFLUX AND GASTRIC EMPTYING IN HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS: A RANDOMISED THREE-WAY CROSSOVER PILOT STUDY
Background & aimsnNasogastric feeding may result in gastro-oesophageal reflux and, therefore, increase the risk of aspiration. This may be greater when feeds are administered via a bolus than by infusion. We aimed to measure gastric [...]
THE EFFECTS OF FLUID INGESTION ON FREE-PACED INTERMITTENT-SPRINT PERFORMANCE AND PACING STRATEGIES IN THE HEAT
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of fluid ingestion on pacing strategies and performance during intermittent-sprint exercise in the heat. Nine male rugby players performed a habituation session and 2 50-min [...]
BIKE TRANSALP 2008: LIQUID INTAKE AND ITS EFFECT ON THE BODY’S FLUID HOMEOSTASIS IN THE COURSE OF A MULTISTAGE, CROSS-COUNTRY, MTB MARATHON RACE IN THE CENTRAL ALPS
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the drinking behavior of the participants in a multi-day mountain bike (MTB) cross-country competition, to monitor its effect on the body's fluid compartments and body mass, and to evaluate the prevalence of [...]
BIOELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE ANALYSIS AND OTHER HYDRATION PARAMETERS AS RISK FACTORS FOR DELIRIUM IN RURAL NURSING HOME RESIDENTS
BACKGROUND: The study investigators conducted a vigorous screening protocol for delirium in rural long-term care (LTC) facilities for a period of 28 days focusing on Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) and other hydration parameters as risk [...]