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[Technical aspects of rehydration]

H Pargger1, D Scheidegger

  • 1Departement Anästhesie, Kantonsspital Basel.

Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
|July 20, 1993
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Rehydrating terminally ill patients involves balancing technical methods with the decision to rehydrate. Oral rehydration is preferred, with gastric tubes and subcutaneous infusions as alternatives when needed.

Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Geriatrics

Context:

  • Managing fluid balance in terminally ill patients presents unique challenges.
  • Decisions regarding rehydration require careful consideration of patient burden and clinical appropriateness.
  • Existing literature often lacks clear guidance on optimal rehydration strategies for this population.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the technical feasibility and patient burden of various rehydration methods in terminally ill patients.
  • To provide a framework for decision-making regarding the initiation and continuation of rehydration.
  • To compare the efficacy and logistical considerations of different fluid administration routes.

Summary:

  • Oral rehydration is the preferred route due to lower patient burden and logistical simplicity.

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  • Transnasal gastric tubes offer a viable alternative if oral intake fails.
  • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and other gastrostomy methods offer no significant advantage for patients with imminent mortality in hospital settings.
  • Subcutaneous infusions and peripheral venous catheters are suitable for short-term rehydration, particularly in terminally ill patients.

    • Impact:

    • Informs clinical practice by outlining practical and patient-centered approaches to rehydration in palliative care.
    • Aids healthcare providers in making informed decisions about fluid management, optimizing patient comfort and quality of life.
    • Potentially reduces unnecessary interventions and resource utilization by clarifying the limited benefits of certain invasive methods.