Hydration therapy.Norfolk Medical's Aqua-C Hydration System makes hypodermoclysis easier to administer and relatively painless for the resident. Hypodermoclysis is a convenient way of providing hydration hydration /hy·dra·tion/ (hi-dra´shun) the absorption of or combination with water. hy·dra·tion n. 1. The addition of water to a chemical molecule without hydrolysis. 2. for residents in whom venous access Venous Access Definition Venous access introduces a needle into a vein, usually for the purpose of withdrawing blood or administering medication. is difficult or unacceptable. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Aqua-C's smaller 27-gauge, 6-mm-long needle enhances resident comfort, while multiple needles promote even fluid dispersion. Hypodermoclysis does not cause thrombophlebitis thrombophlebitis: see phlebitis. , and it is less likely to cause pulmonary edema Pulmonary Edema Definition Pulmonary edema is a condition in which fluid accumulates in the lungs, usually because the heart's left ventricle does not pump adequately. or fluid overload than IV administration. CIRCLE 76 ON READER SERVICE CARD |
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