Researchers have conducted a study to compare the effects of 2 types of intravenous fluids on survival for critically ill patients in an intensive care unit. Djillali Annane, M.D., Ph.D., of Raymond ...

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DOMedically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Healthcare providers administer intravenous (IV) fluids for dehydration to people with severe related symptoms.

The management of intravenous fluids in paediatrics remains a critical component of care in both routine and acute settings. Intravenous fluid therapy is not only essential for hydration and ...

Labor is an intensely strenuous activity, with the uterine muscle contracting every few minutes to reposition a baby through the pelvis and down the birth canal. Even low levels of dehydration can ...

Your healthcare team should explain to you and your family or carers about why you need IV fluids, what will happen, what fluids are needed and for how long. This information should be added to your ...

Correct fluid and electrolyte balance is essential to maintain physiological function. Normally, children and young people get the fluid they need by drinking. Many children and young people admitted ...