A systematic review of the evidence for hypodermoclysis to treat dehydration in older people
PA Rochon, SS Gill, J Litner… - The Journals of …, 1997 - academic.oup.com
Background. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the evidence supporting the use of
hypodermoclysis (ie, subcutaneous infusion of fluids) to treat dehydrated elderly patients …
hypodermoclysis (ie, subcutaneous infusion of fluids) to treat dehydrated elderly patients …
Hypodermoclysis to treat dehydration: a review of the evidence
R Remington, T Hultman - Journal of the American Geriatrics …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Dehydration is a serious acute condition in older adults associated with significant morbidity
and mortality. Hypodermoclysis (HDC; the infusion of fluids into the subcutaneous tissue) …
and mortality. Hypodermoclysis (HDC; the infusion of fluids into the subcutaneous tissue) …
Hypodermoclysis (subcutaneous infusion) effective mode of treatment of dehydration in long-term care patients
Z Arinzon, J Feldman, Z Fidelman, R Gepstein… - Archives of gerontology …, 2004 - Elsevier
Dehydration is associated with morbidity and mortality in frail elderly patients. Intravenous
fluid administration in these patients is sometimes hard, especially in agitated patients. The …
fluid administration in these patients is sometimes hard, especially in agitated patients. The …
Subcutaneous hydration by hypodermoclysis
JH Lopez, CA Reyes-Ortiz - Reviews in Clinical Gerontology, 2010 - cambridge.org
Subcutaneous hydration, or hypodermoclysis (HDC), is a very simple technique that should
be practised more often by doctors and nurses who care for older patients. It involves less …
be practised more often by doctors and nurses who care for older patients. It involves less …
Subcutaneous fluid infusion in a long‐term care setting
M Dasgupta, MA Binns… - Journal of the American …, 2000 - Wiley Online Library
OBJECTIVE: To study the use of hypodermoclysis in a long‐term care setting for chronic
fluid supplementation and to compare it to intravenous (IV) fluid in the treatment of acute …
fluid supplementation and to compare it to intravenous (IV) fluid in the treatment of acute …
Hypodermoclysis: an alternate method for rehydration in long-term care
G Walsh - Journal of Infusion Nursing, 2005 - journals.lww.com
The hypodermoclysis technique of subcutaneous infusion has many benefits for long-term
care patients and staff. Minor complications associated with the procedure are easily …
care patients and staff. Minor complications associated with the procedure are easily …
Hypodermoclysis: an alternative infusion technique
M Sasson, P Shvartzman - American family physician, 2001 - aafp.org
Hypodermoclysis, the subcutaneous infusion of fluids, is a useful and easy hydration
technique suitable for mildly to moderately dehydrated adult patients, especially the elderly …
technique suitable for mildly to moderately dehydrated adult patients, especially the elderly …
Comparison of subcutaneous and intravenous rehydration in geriatric patients: a randomized trial
G Slesak, JW Schnürle, E Kinzel… - Journal of the …, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
OBJECTIVES: To compare the acceptance, feasibility, and adverse effects of subcutaneous
(SC) and intravenous (IV) rehydration in dehydrated geriatric patients and clinical changes …
(SC) and intravenous (IV) rehydration in dehydrated geriatric patients and clinical changes …
Use of hypodermoclysis to manage dehydration
K Scales - Nursing older people, 2011 - journals.rcni.com
Fluid balance becomes more important in older patients. Katie Scales discusses how nurses
can achieve this, including the potential benefits of subcutaneous fluid replacement in 2009 …
can achieve this, including the potential benefits of subcutaneous fluid replacement in 2009 …
Hypodermoclysis in the home and long-term care settings
EH Lybarger - Journal of Infusion Nursing, 2009 - journals.lww.com
Hypodermoclysis is the subcutaneous administration of isotonic infusates to correct short-
term fluid and electrolyte balances. It has recently begun to regain recognition as a safe and …
term fluid and electrolyte balances. It has recently begun to regain recognition as a safe and …