Fluid replacement or fluid resuscitation is the medical practice of replenishing bodily fluid lost through sweating, bleeding, fluid shifts or other pathologic...
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given for fluid replacement, either by drinking or by injection, are also called fluids (e.g. "drink plenty of fluids"). In hydraulics, fluid is a term...
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Intravenous therapy (redirect from Parenteral fluid replacement)
The intravenous route is the fastest way to deliver medications and fluid replacement throughout the body as they are introduced directly into the circulatory...
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Oral rehydration therapy (redirect from Electrolyte-replacement drinks)
Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is a type of fluid replacement used to prevent and treat dehydration, especially due to diarrhea. It involves drinking...
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Fluid shifts may be compensated by fluid replacement or diuretics. "Third spacing" is the abnormal accumulation of fluid into an extracellular and extravascular...
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (section Fluid replacement)
factors. Some authorities suggest that it is the result of overvigorous fluid replacement, but the complication may develop before treatment has been commenced...
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established in critically ill patients. Using an isotonic salt solution for fluid replacement, continuous arteriovenous hemofiltration (CAVH) was soon extended...
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rehydration therapy (ORT), is type of fluid replacement used as a treatment for dehydration. In an acute hospital setting, fluid balance is monitored carefully...
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Sepsis (section Intravenous fluids)
shock is low blood pressure due to sepsis that does not improve after fluid replacement. Sepsis is caused by many organisms including bacteria, viruses and...
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Apheresis (section Fluid replacement during apheresis)
collected and the unharvested components are returned to the donor. Fluid replacement is usually not needed in this type of collection. In many countries...
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Acute pancreatitis (section Fluid replacement)
initial stages (within the first 12 to 24 hours) of acute pancreatitis, fluid replacement has been associated with a reduction in morbidity and mortality. Abdominal...
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Parkland formula (category Intravenous fluids)
formula developed by Charles R. Baxter, used to estimate the amount of replacement fluid required for the first 24 hours in a burn patient so as to ensure...
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Volume expander (redirect from Crystalloid fluid)
of providing volume for the circulatory system. It may be used for fluid replacement or during surgery to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. When...
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Internal bleeding (section Fluid replacement)
intravenous fluids can be used until they can receive a blood transfusion. In order to replace blood loss quickly and with large amounts of IV fluids or blood...
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mineral Drinking in general, including: Fluid replacement, the medical practice of replenishing bodily fluid Oral rehydration therapy, hydration as a...
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inclusion of sodium in fluid replacement drinks has some theoretical benefits and poses little or no risk, so long as these fluids are hypotonic (since...
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emergency medicine procedure Fluid replacement, also known as Fluid resuscitation – Medical practice of replenishing bodily fluid Hs and Ts – MnemonicPages...
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Rehydration may refer to: Fluid replacement therapy, which may use several routes. Restoring water content in previously dehydrated objects. Rehydration...
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physical examination. Treatment for iron poisoning involves providing fluid replacement, gastrointestinal decontamination, administering deferoxamine intravenously...
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athletes consume large amounts of fluid. This has been noted to be the result of the encouragement of excessive fluid replacement by various guidelines. This...
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Hemofiltration (redirect from Continuous renal replacement therapy)
water (collectively called ultrafiltrate) are removed by convection. Replacement fluid is added and the blood is returned to the patient. As in dialysis...
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Amnioinfusion (redirect from Amniotic fluid replacement)
Amnioinfusion is a method in which isotonic fluid is instilled into the uterine cavity. It was introduced in the 1960s as a means of terminating pregnancy...
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Graves, Gatorade was created to help athletes by acting as a replacement for body fluids lost during physical exertion. Like many of the sports drinks...
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upper gastrointestinal bleeding is considered a medical emergency. Fluid replacement, as well as blood transfusion, may be required. Endoscopy is recommended...
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tremors, and priapism. He was treated with anesthetics, antivenom and fluid replacement. In a period from 1925 to 1945 there were recorded 415 bites by this...
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Pulmonary contusion (section Fluid therapy)
ventilation may be necessary. Fluid replacement may be required to ensure adequate blood volume, but fluids are given carefully since fluid overload can worsen...
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drinks are sometimes chosen to be a solution for this problem through fluid replacement, carbohydrate loading and nutrient supplementation, although the same...
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therapy is required. Patients who cannot tolerate oral fluid replacement may require intravenous fluid therapy. Although most Vibrio species are sensitive...
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with fluids, but systemic vasopressor support with agents such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, or dopamine should be used if fluid replacement fails...
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Dehydration, which occurs due to fluid loss from sweating, diarrhea, and vomiting, is treated with frequent fluid replacement. In severe cases, mechanical...
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