There are many clinical aspects to consider when determining an optimal fluid and electrolytes prescription for the ELBW infant. There are a few general guidelines that can be recommended: Fluids ...

Hydration goes beyond plain water; electrolytes like sodium and potassium are crucial for fluid absorption and cellular function. They power muscles, ...

Plenty of healthy options come to mind: ginger tea, orange juice, and maybe even some neon-colored Gatorade. But we wanted to ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Hot weather, extreme humidity, alcohol, and certain medicines can increase fluid ...

Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is an effective, low-cost dehydration treatment that can be given to dehydrated children. Diarrhea and the dehydration it causes can be severe and even fatal, especially ...

The widespread misconception that there are no proven treatments for Ebola virus disease has meant that simple treatments -- especially intravenous fluids and electrolytes, which could reduce the ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette that includes a therapeutic recommendation. A discussion of the clinical problem and the mechanism of benefit of this form of therapy follows. Major ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Simple intravenous fluid drips could save the lives of many West African Ebola patients, but are being neglected because of a perception that there is no effective treatment for the ...

Importance of Sodium Chloride Administration and Onset of Late Hyponatremia of Prematurity There is also concern that delaying sodium administration may compromise postnatal growth. The amount of ...