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Review
. 1991 Mar-Apr;12(2):153-5.
doi: 10.1016/s0248-8663(05)81381-5.

[Hypodermoclysis: a forgotten technique..]

[Article in French]
J P Dutertre  1 , T Constans
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[Hypodermoclysis: a forgotten technique..]

[Article in French]
J P Dutertre et al. Rev Med Interne. 1991 Mar-Apr.

Abstract

Hypodermoclysis consists of infusing solutions in the subcutaneous tissues. It is a convenient means of correcting a moderate dehydration, notably in elderly people, when oral feeding is impossible or insufficient. The only potential problem with this technique is the occurrence of hypovolaemia due to infusion of hypo- or hypertonic solutions in subjects with previous severe salt and water disorders. For this reason, hypodermoclysis should not be used in emergencies.

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