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THE VALUE OF HYDRATION AND ACETYLCYSTEINE IN THE PREVENTION OF CONTRAST-INDUCED NEPHROPATHY: A POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC COMPLICATION OF THE PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTIONS

Contrast induced nephropathy (CIN) remains a common complication of coronary angiography. There is no specific treatment once contrast induced acute renal failure develops, and management must be as for any cause of acute tubular necrosis, with the focus on maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. The best treatment of CIN is prevention. A variety of preventive [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2013-01-31T18:34:46+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Scientific papers, Sweat and sweating|0 Comments

Hydration: Issues for the 21st Century

Historically, hydration research reflected critical issues of the day. War, illness, surviving a shipwreck or time in the dessert, supplying fall-out shelters, and space exploration drove hydration research in the first half of the 20th century. The fitness revolution of the 1970s spurred research on dehydration in physically active people and athletes. The 1990s introduced [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2013-01-31T18:34:46+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Behaviour: knowledge, understanding and attitudes of the population, Scientific papers|0 Comments

INTRAVENOUS VERSUS ORAL REHYDRATION IN ATHLETES

Fluid is typically administered via intravenous (IV) infusion to athletes who develop clinical symptoms of heat illness, based on the perception that dehydration is a primary factor contributing to the condition. However, other athletes also voluntarily rehydrate with IV fluid as opposed to, or in conjunction with, oral rehydration. The voluntary use of IV fluids [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2013-01-31T18:34:46+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Exercise and sport, Scientific papers|0 Comments

SODIUM BALANCE-AN INTEGRATED PHYSIOLOGICAL MODEL AND NOVEL APPROACH.

Various physiological mechanisms regulate sodium and water balance in the human body. These processes achieve acute and chronic sodium regulation and the simultaneous or sequential changes can be explained using a single physiological model. Steady intracellular water and osmolality is necessary for cell membrane integrity and cellular processes. Body fluids protect circulatory blood volume by [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2013-01-31T18:34:46+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Scientific papers, Water balance|0 Comments

Dehydration and Cognitive Performance

Human neuropsychology investigates brain-behavior relationships, using objective tools (neurological tests) to tie the biological and behavior aspects together. The use of neuropsychological assessment tools in assessing potential effects of dehydration is a natural progression of the scientific pursuit to understand the physical and mental ramifications of dehydration. It has long been known that dehydration negatively [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2013-01-31T18:34:46+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Mental performance, Scientific papers|0 Comments

BODY FLUID VOLUME AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS IN HEMODIALYSIS: VECTOR BIOELECTRIC IMPEDANCE ANALYSIS

Protein-energy malnutrition and hypervolemia are major causes of morbidity and mortality in patients on chronic hemodialysis (CHD). The methods used to evaluate nutritional status and volume status remain controversial. Vector bioelectric impedance analysis (vector- BIA) has recently been developed to assess both nutritional status and tissue hydration. The purpose of the study was to assess [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2013-01-31T18:34:46+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Body water content; body composition, Scientific papers|0 Comments

NURSING PRACTICE AND ORAL FLUID INTAKE OF OLDER PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA

AIM: This paper describes the findings of a descriptive study about what nurses do to ensure that older people with dementia have adequate hydration. BACKGROUND: Frail nursing home residents, particularly those who cannot accurately communicate their thirst as a result of Alzheimer's disease and who depend on nursing staff for their fluid intake, are at [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2013-01-31T18:34:45+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Age and the elderly, Scientific papers|0 Comments

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 factors. METHODS: A two-stage cluster sampling procedure was used to randomly select participants (n = 313) from 13 LTC facilities [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2013-01-31T18:34:21+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Age and the elderly, Scientific papers|0 Comments

DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF HYPONATRAEMIA IN HOSPITALISED PATIENTS

Hyponatraemia is a commonly encountered electrolyte abnormality in hospitalised patients and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The fact that most cases of hyponatraemia are the result of water imbalance rather than sodium imbalance underscores the role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the pathophysiology. Hyponatraemia can be classified according to the measured plasma osmolality [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2013-01-31T18:34:21+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Electrolytes, hyponatraemia, Scientific papers|0 Comments

H2O COMA

INTRODUCTION: Water intoxication is a rare cause of coma. The leading causes of excessive hydration are endurance exercise, drug abuse, iatrogenic, cerebral salt wasting, or psychiatric conditions. Self-induced water intoxication in an otherwise healthy person is exceedingly rare. METHODS: Single patient case report and review of the literature. RESULTS: We describe a previously fit and [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2013-01-31T18:34:21+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Electrolytes, hyponatraemia, Scientific papers|0 Comments

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