Documentos científicos – Página 26 – Cátedra Internacional de Estudios Avanzados en Hidratación

Dehydration and venous thromboembolism thromboembolism after acute stroke.

BACKGROUND:Although it is widely assumed thatÂ dehydrationÂ predisposes toÂ venousÂ thromboembolismÂ (VTE), there are no clinical studies to support this. Aim: To evaluate the relationship between biochemical indices ofÂ dehydrationÂ and VTEafterÂ acuteÂ ischaemicÂ strokeÂ (AIS). DESIGN: Prospective observational study. METHODS: Unselected AIS patients (n = 102) receiving standard thromboprophylaxis with aspirin and graded compression stockings, underwent serial measurements of serum urea, creatinine and osmolality, and [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2017-05-21T03:21:05+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Documentos científicos, Hydration status: effects on physiology and metabolism|Comentarios desactivados

Water: a neglected nutrient in the young child? A South African perspective

WaterÂ is considered an essentialÂ nutrientÂ because the body cannot produce enoughÂ waterÂ itself, by metabolism of food, to fulfil its need. When the quantity or quality ofÂ waterÂ is inadequate, health problems result, most notably dehydration and diarrhoea. As a result of contaminatedÂ waterÂ and poor hygiene, related infections are still a serious problem. Indeed, in theSouthÂ AfricanÂ settingÂ waterÂ availability and sanitation are critical issues because [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2017-05-21T03:21:04+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Behaviour: knowledge, understanding and attitudes of the population, Documentos científicos|Comentarios desactivados

Fluid and electrolyte balance in ultra-endurance sport.

It is well known that fluid and electrolyte balance are critical to optimal exercise performance and, moreover, health maintenance. Most research conducted on extreme sporting endeavour (>3 hours) is based on case studies and studies involving small numbers of individuals. Ultra-endurance sportsmen and women typically do not meet their fluid needs during exercise. However, successful [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2017-05-21T03:21:04+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Documentos científicos, Electrolytes, hyponatraemia|Comentarios desactivados

Urinalysis: a comprehensive review.

A complete urinalysis includes physical, chemical, and microscopic examinations. Midstream clean collection is acceptable in most situations, but the specimen should be examined within two hours of collection. Cloudy urine often is a result of precipitated phosphate crystals in alkaline urine, but pyuria also can be the cause. A strong odor may be the result [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2017-05-21T03:20:42+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Documentos científicos, Renal function|Comentarios desactivados

Urine colour as an index of hydration in critically ill patients

In order to test the hypothesis thatÂ urineÂ colourÂ can be used as anÂ indexÂ ofÂ hydrationÂ inÂ criticallyÂ illÂ patients, we selected 40 intensive care and high-dependencyÂ patientsÂ and correlatedÂ urineÂ colourÂ (scored on an eight-point scale) with various indices ofÂ hydration:Â urine:plasma sodium, osmolality and urea ratios,Â urineÂ output and central venous pressure. In addition, we compared theÂ colour-chart score with scores made by intensive care nurses (without the benefit of aÂ colourÂ chart) in [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2017-05-21T03:20:40+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Documentos científicos, Hydration status of population groups|Comentarios desactivados

Effects of solution osmolality on absorption of select fluid replacement solutionsin human duodenojejunum.

These experiments examined relationships between initial osmolality and carbohydrate (CHO) composition of an infused solution and osmolality and water and CHO absorption in a test segment. A triple-lumen tube with a 10-cm mixing segment and a 40-cm test segment was passed into the duodenojejunum. The infusion port was approximately 10 cm beyond the pyloric sphincter. [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2017-05-21T03:21:04+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Assessment methodologies, Documentos científicos|Comentarios desactivados

Sodium loading aids fluid balance and reduces physiological strain of trained men exercising in the heat.

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to determine whether preexercise ingestion of a highly concentrated sodium beverage would increase plasma volume (PV) and reduce the physiological strain of moderately trained males running in the heat. METHODS: Eight endurance-trained (.VO2max: 58 mL.kg(-1).min(-1) (SD 5); 36 yr (SD 11)) runners completed this double-blind, crossover experiment. Runners ingested a [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2017-05-21T03:21:05+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Assessment methodologies, Documentos científicos|Comentarios desactivados

Dehydration in the elderly: a short review.

DehydrationÂ is the most common fluid and electrolyte problem among theÂ elderly. The usual causes of water loss are frequently absent in dehydratedÂ elderlyÂ patients. Age-related changes in total body water, thirst perception, renal concentrating ability, and vasopressin effectiveness probably predispose toÂ dehydration.Â DehydrationÂ related to infection, high-protein tube feedings, cerebral vascular accidents, and medication-related hypodypsia are particularly relevant forÂ elderlypatients. Appropriate treatment [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2017-05-21T03:20:41+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Age and the elderly, Documentos científicos|Comentarios desactivados

Dehydration in hospital-admitted stroke patients: detection, frequency, and association.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: We aimed to determine the frequency of dehydration, risk factors, and associations with outcomes at hospital discharge after stroke.METHODS:nWe linked clinical data from stroke patients in 2 prospective hospital registers with routine blood urea and creatinine results. Dehydration was defined by a blood urea-to-creatinine ratio >80. RESULTS:nOf 2591 patients registered, 1606 (62%) [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2017-05-21T03:21:04+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Documentos científicos, Hydration status: effects on physiology and metabolism|Comentarios desactivados

Clinical and physical signs for identification of impending and current water-loss dehydration in older people

This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of state, minimally invasive clinical and physical signs (or sets of signs) to be used as screening tests for detecting impending or current water-loss dehydration, or both, in older people by systematically reviewing [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2017-05-21T03:21:05+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Assessment methodologies, Documentos científicos|Comentarios desactivados