A state of negative fluid balance; strictly defined as free water deficiency
The two types of dehydration:
Water loss
Salt and water loss (combination of dehydration and hypovolemia)
Fever
Intake (including description a...
Oral rehydration is the first-line treatment in dehydrated children. If this is unsuccessful, use IV rehydration. If IV unobtainable, nasogastric (NG) or intraosseous (IO...
If mild to moderate dehydration, the patient may be mobile without restrictions, although watch for orthostasis/falls.
If moderate to severe ...
E86.0 Dehydration
E87.1 Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
E86.1 Hypovolemia
34095006 dehydration (disorder)
89627008 Hyponatremia (disorder)
85648000 Hypoosmolarity (finding)
28560003 Hypovo...
Dehydration is the result of a negative fluid balance and is a common cause of hospitalization in both children and the elderly.
Begin by assessing the level of dehydration, determining...
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