Rehydration, Adult
Rehydration is the replacement of body fluids and minerals (electrolytes) that are lost during dehydration. Dehydration is when there is not enough fluid or water in the body. This happens when you lose more fluids than you take in. Common causes of dehydration include:
• Vomiting.
• Diarrhea.
• Excessive sweating, such as from heat exposure or exercise.
• Taking medicines that cause the body to lose excess fluid (diuretics).
• Impaired kidney function.
• Not drinking enough fluid.
• Certain illnesses or infections.
• Certain poorly controlled long-term (chronic) illnesses, such as diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease.
Symptoms of mild dehydration may include thirst, dry lips and mouth, dry skin,
However, one problem that can happen is taking in too much fluid (overhydration). This is rare. If overhydration happens, it can cause an electrolyte imbalance, kidney failure, or a decrease in salt (sodium) levels in the body.
HOW TO REHYDRATE
Follow your health care provider's instructions for rehydration. What you should drink and how much you should drink depends on your condition.
• If directed by your health care provider, drink an oral rehydration solution (ORS). This is a drink designed to treat dehydration that is found in pharmacies and retail stores.
○ Make an ORS by following instructions on the package.
○ Start by drinking small amounts, about ½ cup (120 mL) every 5–10 minutes.
○ Slowly increase how much you drink until you have taken the amount recommended by your health care provider.
• Drink enough clear fluids to keep your urine clear or pale yellow. If you were instructed to drink an ORS, start slowly drinking other clear fluids only after you finish the ORS. Drink fluids such as:
○ Water. Do not drink only water, because this can lead to having too little sodium in your body (hyponatremia).
○ Ice
○ Low-calorie sports drinks.
• If you are severely dehydrated, your health care provider may recommend that you receive fluids through an IV tube in the hospital.
• Do not take sodium tablets. This can lead to the condition of having too much sodium in your body (hypernatremia).
EATING WHILE YOU REHYDRATE
Follow your health care provider's instructions about what to eat while you rehydrate. Your health care provider may recommend that you slowly begin eating regular foods in small amounts.
• Eat foods that contain a healthy balance of electrolytes, such as bananas, oranges, potatoes, tomatoes, and spinach.
• Avoid foods that are greasy or contain a lot of fat or sugar.
In some cases, you may get nutrition through a feeding tube that is passed through your nose and into your stomach (nasogastric tube or NG tube). This may be done if you have uncontrolled vomiting or diarrhea.
BEVERAGES TO AVOID
Certain beverages may make dehydration worse. While you rehydrate, avoid:
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Snell PG, Ward R, Kandaswami C, Stohs SJ. Comparative effects of selected non-caffeinated rehydration sports drinks on short-term performance following moderate dehydration. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 7:28-36, 2010.
Hydrating is very important to your body's ability to function. Your body must intake water as we constantly let off water as said i pg 1 of ‘Strange but True: Drinking Too Much Water Can Kill’ it states “At every moment water escapes the body through sweat, urination, defecation or exhaled breath, among other routes.” As it's been told that water is good for you and needed no one has ever thought of actually being able to overdue it. When you take in water your kidney stores up to a gallon of water so as to keep you hydrated. In the article mentioned previously it also states in pg 10, “every hour a healthy kidney at rest can excrete 800 to 1,000 milliliters … therefore a person can drink up to 800 to 1,000 milliliters per hour without experiencing a net gain in water”. Therefore your body is built
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Because Mark's blood pressure was low, he needs to be given a saline solution to help replenish his water loss. It'll help restore hydration to his body without running a risk of his plasma becoming hypotonic. Distilled water wouldn't rehydrate Mark quick enough. Electrolytes dissociate in water to ions, and include inorganic salts, acids and bases, and some proteins which would help balance
Bring Plenty of Water & Keep Cool: Nothing’s worse on a hot day than being dehydrated.
When diagnosed with hyponatremia treatment usually immediately begins. Treatment must be a restriction of both salt and water (Gheorghita et. al 2010). Hyponatremic patients must receive a slow increase in sodium with a restriction of liquids. Intravenous hypertonic saline solution of 3% NaCl can be administered to patients who have been diagnosed with hyponatremia. There is a precise formula that is used in determining the quantity of NaCl that is used in increasing sodemia and the rate at which it should be administered (Gheorghita et. al 2010).
When you are finished drinking, you should drink lots of water because it cleans out your system. You should also drink fruit juices due to the fact that the fructose will restore a person’s blood sugar level. Other tips that were included was that one should: drink pedialyte, not drink bloody Mary's, eat bland carbohydrates, eat eggs, eat honey, try activated charcoal, try liver care, try milk thistle, try alka- seltzer morning relief, take anti inflammatory, and take Pepto- Bismol.
There are several causes to elderly dehydration, which can be broken down into four groups: physiological factors, psychological factors, functional impairments, and mechanical impairments. (Hamilton, 2001) The physiological factors are: natural 10% body fluid loss, diminish of taste making food less appetizing and adding salt for flavor, thirst diminishes, medications that are diuretics or laxatives, and draining wounds. (Hamilton 2001) The caffeine in coffee and soda, the theophylline in tea, and the throbromine in cocoa, all raise blood pressure along with increase production and elimination of urine. (Vasey, 2002) Alcohol, on the other hand, dries out the mucous membrane causing sclerosis. (Vasey, 2002) Diarrhea, vomiting, or febrile illness also contributes to elderly dehydration. (Moore, 2005) The psychological factors are: depression which contributes to loss of appetite, purposefully decrease fluid to reduce bathroom trips. (Hamilton, 2001) The functional impairments are: coma, paralysis and N.P.O (Nothing Per Orem) patients. (Hamilton, 2001) Elderly individuals with disabilities such as: visual, cognitive or motor impairment may need assists with water intake. (Kavanaugh, 2000) Tubal feeding may need additional water in the nutr...
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When more water leaves the body then comes in, dehydration is occurring ("Safe Drinking Water: Tap Water, Bottled Water, & Water Filters.”). Without the water you need you can’t regulate your body temperature and your body can’t lubricate you joints ("Athletes: The Importance of Good Hydration.”). Being a dehydrated athlete won’t let you preform at your highest level ("Athletes: The Importance of Good Hydration.”). Because being hydrated helps transport nutrients to give you energy and keep your body healthy ("Athletes: The Importance of Good Hydration.”). It may cause you to experience fatigue, muscle cramps, and dizziness ("Athletes: The Importance of Good
3. Nasojejunal (NJ) or Post pyloric: The feeding tube is placed in jejunum by passing the stomach. This prevents the risk of aspiration.
Rationale: Early signs of dehydration include thirst and cessation of perspiration, muscle cramps, nausea and vomiting, lightheadedness, and orthostatic hypotension. Ackley and Ladwig p. 345
Water is an essential nutrient that our body requires every day. Without water human life cannot be sustained. Water deprivation kills faster than lack of any other nutrient. People do not think of water as a nutrient and don’t realize the important role of water in the body functions.
The human body needs water to maintain enough blood and other fluids to function properly. Along with the fluids, the body also needs electrolytes, which are salts normally found in blood, other fluids, and cells. Dehydration is a serious health problem but can be treated but coaches and athletes should try to prevent this the most by staying hydrated. One way to make sure your hydrated is the color of your urine: Clear or light-colored urine means you 're well hydrated, whereas a dark yellow or amber color usually signals dehydration. Coaches can help prevent their athletes from being dehydrated in humid conditions are by Requiring young athletes to drink plenty of fluids before practice and during regular beverage breaks even if they aren 't thirsty, Make sure clothing is light colored, lightweight and loose fitting, or exposes as much of the skin as possible, and Decrease or stop practices or competitions if necessary, or move them indoors or to a shady area. Reasons for dehydration that athletes should now and be able to prevent are Wearing clothing or protective gear that contributes to excessive heat retention,Rarely exercising ,Is overweight or obese, is sick or had a recent illness, especially involving diarrhea, vomiting or a fever,Is taking certain supplements or medications, such as cold medicine. Last if any athletes are expiriencing any feeling of dehydration symptoms are Dry or sticky mouth, Thirst ,Dizziness and excessive fatigue. f your child plays sports in hot weather, encourage him or her to drink plenty of fluids before, during and after practices and games. Teach your child the signs and symptoms of dehydration, as well as the importance of speaking up if they occur. Involve your child 's coach, too. Talk to the coach about adjusting the intensity of practice depending on the temperature and humidity on the field and support the coach 's decision to cancel games and practices
Humans are mostly made up of water, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that someone should stay hydrated. If someone does not drink the right amount of water daily their bodies can become dehydrated. I had to learn this lesson