Hypodermoclysis: An Alternative Infusion Technique - AAFP
2001年11月1日 · Hypodermoclysis is a method of infusing fluid into subcutaneous tissue that requires only minimal equipment. Technically, it is easier to administer fluids subcutaneously than intravenously.
Hypodermoclysis: A Way to Replace Lost Fluids | AAFP
2001年11月1日 · Hypodermoclysis (say: hi-po-dermo-cli-sis) is a way to replace lost fluids in the body. It is done when a person is too sick to drink enough water or eat enough food. A sick person...
Hypodermoclysis: Maintaining Hydration in the Frail Older Adult
Hypodermoclysis (HDC), also known as “clysis,” an infusion of isotonic fluids into the subcutaneous (SC) space, is a safe, simple, and low-cost alternative method for rehydrating elderly persons at home, in long-term care (LTC) facilities, or in hospitals. 1-5 It was introduced by Gaisford and Evans in the 1940s for the hydration of ...
Hypodermoclysis for Frail Patients and Patients in Long Term Care: …
2020年8月31日 · Hypodermoclysis (HDC) is a method of administering fluids or medication subcutaneously (under the skin), as opposed to intravenously (IV; into a vein) or intramuscularly (into a muscle).
Clysis | definition of clysis by Medical dictionary
1. An infusion of fluid, usually subcutaneously, for therapeutic purposes. 2. Formerly, a fluid enema; later, the washing out of material from any body space or cavity by fluids. [G. klysis, a drenching by a clyster] Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012.
Hypodermoclysis, the subcutaneous infusion of fluids, is a useful and easy hydration tech-nique suitable for mildly to moderately dehydrated adult patients, especially the elderly. The method is considered safe and does not pose any serious complications.
Clysis Definition & Meaning | Merriam-Webster Medical
The meaning of CLYSIS is the introduction of large amounts of fluid into the body usually by parenteral injection to replace that lost (as from hemorrhage or in dysentery or burns), to provide nutrients, or to maintain blood pressure.
Hypodermoclysis in the Treatment of Dehydration | AAFP
2001年11月1日 · Hypodermoclysis, the subcutaneous infusion of fluids, has been practiced for almost a century. Despite its successful use, hypodermoclysis remains an underrecognized and underused method of...
Subcutaneous Infusion of Fluids for Hydration or Nutrition: A …
2017年12月20日 · Subcutaneous infusion, or hypodermoclysis, is a technique whereby fluids are infused into the subcutaneous space via small-gauge needles that are typically inserted into the thighs, abdomen, back, or arms.
Subcutaneous Infusion of Fluids for Hydration or Nutrition: A …
Subcutaneous infusion, or hypodermoclysis, is a technique whereby fluids are infused into the subcutaneous space via small-gauge needles that are typically inserted into the thighs, abdomen, back, or arms.