The goal of prehydrating is to start the physical activity euhydrated and with normal plasma electrolyte levels. If sufficient beverages are consumed with meals and a protracted recovery period (8–12 ...

Fluid and electrolyte management of critically ill infants continues to be a challenge in intensive care. The problem is further compounded in the very low birth weight infant, where appropriate fluid ...

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 ...

Electrolytes are chemicals naturally occurring in your body fluids. They include chloride, phosphate, potassium, sodium, and calcium. These are important for normal body functions and should be ...

Electrolyte imbalances occur when electrolyte levels become too high or too low, which is a sign of another issue in the body. Symptoms of an imbalance include headaches, nausea, and fatigue. People ...

People have the right to be involved in discussions and make informed decisions about their care, as described in NICE's information on making decisions about your care. Making decisions using NICE ...

Optimal ranges are set at different levels for each electrolyte, and levels can be measured with a blood test. If you have an electrolyte imbalance, you either have too much or too little of one or ...