Scientific Papers
ORAL REHYDRATION SOLUTIONS IN NON-CHOLERA DIARRHEA: A REVIEW
The use of oral rehydration solution (ORS) has revolutionized the management of acute diarrhea. The implementation of the standard World Health Organization ORS (WHO-ORS) has resulted in decreased mortality associated with acute diarrheal illnesses in [...]
MATERNAL HYDRATION FOR INCREASING AMNIOTIC FLUID VOLUME IN OLIGOHYDRAMNIOS AND NORMAL AMNIOTIC FLUID VOLUME
BACKGROUND: Oligohydramnios (reduced amniotic fluid) may be responsible for malpresentation problems, umbilical cord compression, concentration of meconium in the liquor, and difficult or failed external cephalic version. Simple maternal hydration has been suggested as a [...]
FLUID CONSUMPTION AND SWEATING IN NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE AND COLLEGIATE FOOTBALL PLAYERS WITH DIFFERENT ACCESS TO FLUIDS DURING PRACTICE
CONTEXT: Considerable controversy regarding fluid replacement during exercise currently exists. OBJECTIVE: To compare fluid turnover between National Football League (NFL) players who have constant fluid access and collegiate football players who replace fluids during water [...]
THE HISTORY OF 0.9% SALINE
BACKGROUND & AIMS: We aimed to trace the historical origins of 0.9% saline, how it came to be used so commonly today, and to consider whether its continued use can be justified. METHODS: We searched [...]