Comparison of nasogastric and intravenous methods of rehydration in pediatric patients with acute dehydration.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of rapid nasogastric hydration (RNG) and rapid intravenous hydration (RIV) administered in the emergency department (ED) to young children suffering with uncomplicated, acute moderate dehydration. METHODS: Ninety-six children aged 3 to 36 months, who presented with signs and symptoms of uncomplicated, acute moderate dehydration caused by vomiting [...]

Reduced osmolarity oral rehydration solution for treating dehydration due to diarrhoea in children: systematic review.

OBJECTIVES: To compare reduced osmolarity oral rehydration solution with standard World Health Organization oral rehydration solution in children with acute diarrhoea. DESIGN: Systematic review of randomised controlled trials. STUDIES: 15 randomised controlled trials including 2397 randomised patients. OUTCOMES: The primary outcome was unscheduled intravenous infusion; secondary outcomes were stool output, vomiting, and hyponatraemia. RESULTS: In [...]

By |2013-01-31T09:55:07+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Children, Scientific papers|0 Comments

Combined effect of heat stress, dehydration and exercise on neuromuscular function in humans.

This study examined the combined effect of exercise induced hyperthermia and dehydration on neuromuscular function in human subjects. Six trained male runners ran for 40 min on a treadmill at 65% of their maximal aerobic velocity while wearing a tracksuit covered with an impermeable jacket and pants to impair the evaporation of sweat. These stressful [...]

By |2013-01-31T09:55:07+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Exercise and sport, Scientific papers|0 Comments

Fluid restriction in heart failure patients: is it useful? The design of a prospective, randomised study.

Thirst is a common and troublesome symptom for patients with moderate to severe heart failure. The pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment as well as the nature of the disease itself causes increased thirst. There is no evidence in the literature about the usefulness of fluid restriction for heart failure patients. Formerly, when very little pharmacological treatment was available, fluid restriction was one of the few interventional options [...]

II International Hydration and Health Congress

Los pasados 28 y 29 de noviembre de 2011 tuvo lugar en Madrid el II International Hydration and Health Congress, un evento organizado con el fin de presentar y debatir los últimos avances en salud e hidratación. El evento estuvo patrocinado por el EHI con la colaboración de otras sociedades relevantes de nutrición, e incluyó [...]

By |2012-12-10T16:36:31+00:00diciembre 10th, 2012|Home News, News, Website news|0 Comments

Physical signs of dehydration in the elderly

It is widely recognised that dehydration is a common condition in the elderly and that it is a frequent cause of hospitalization among older people, in spite of efforts by caregivers to prevent its development. Successful prevention strategies will require early identification of individuals at increased risk, which in turn means that knowledge of simple [...]

By |2017-05-21T03:07:10+00:00diciembre 4th, 2012|Artículos seleccionados|Comentarios desactivados en Physical signs of dehydration in the elderly

Efecto del estado nutricional e hídrico sobre la salud de pacientes mayores ingresados en urgencias.

El EHI patrocina un estudio piloto de cohorte prospectivo realizado en pacientes de 65 años a mayores ingresados en urgencias. El objetivo de este estudio es la evaluación de: la prevalencia de deshidratación en el momento de la admisión, a las 48 horas y al alta la viabilidad (aceptación y facilidad de uso) de un [...]

By |2012-10-01T10:46:55+00:00octubre 1st, 2012|Home News, News|0 Comments