The Prevalence and Indications of Intravenous Rehydration Therapy in Hospital Settings: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: (1) Objective: We performed a systematic review to explore the prevalence of intravenous (IV) rehydration therapy in hospital settings, and we assessed it by patient groups and populations. (2) Methods: A systematic review of major databases and grey literature was undertaken from inception to 28 March 2022. Studies reporting prevalence of IV rehydration therapy in a hospital setting were identified. The data were synthesised in a narrative approach. (3) Results: Overall, 29 papers met the inclusion criteria. The prevalence of IV rehydration therapy in paediatric patients ranged from 4.5% (hospitalised with diarrhoea and dehydration) to 100% (admitted to the emergency department with mild to moderate dehydration caused by viral gastroenteritis), and in adults this ranged from 1.5% (had sin

SUBMITTER: Gawronska J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9844368 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature