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 …

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 …

The hypodermoclysis technique of subcutaneous infusion has many benefits for long-term
care patients and staff. Minor complications associated with the procedure are easily …

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 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 …

Occasionally, elderly patients experience acute, episodic incidents of illness that result in
dehydration or a high potential for dehydration (eg, flu, diarrhea). At times, patients may be …

Subcutaneous infusion (hypodermoclysis) is a simple, safe, and effective technique used to
administer fluids into the subcutaneous tissues. This technique is indicated for fluid …

Hypodermoclysis, the subcutaneous infusion of fluids, is a useful and easy hydration
technique suitable for mildly to moderately dehydrated adult patients, especially the elderly …

OBJECTIVES: To compare the acceptance, feasibility, and adverse effects of subcutaneous
(SC) and intravenous (IV) rehydration in dehydrated geriatric patients and clinical changes …

DISCUSSION Advantages of Hypodermoclysis Hypodermoclysis is easy to set up when
venous access is difficult, it does not need intensive surveillance, and it poses no problems …