What is IV hydration?
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Intravenous hydration provides the fluid that the body needs when a patient cannot take enough fluid by mouth. The contents of the infusion may include, alone or in combination, sterile water, glucose and electrolytes. It is given directly into veins by either a pump or gravity drip method.
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How do members experience IV hydration?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior mesenteric artery syndrome | 15 | 1 | |
| Dehydration | 11 | 1 | |
| Rhabdomyolysis | 10 | 0 | |
| Chronic dehydration | 5 | 1 | |
| Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome | 4 | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 4 |
Member evaluations
harpangel
evaluated on Oct 11, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for chronic dehydration: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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