Wednesday 3 April 2013

Dehydration




Dehydration
Dehydration can be indicative of dysphagia and can contribute to dysphagia. Dehydration may also cause renal failure Here are some clinical signs doctors look for when assessing for dehydration:

  • Pinch the skin on the back of a patient's hand - if it doesn't retract - sign of dehydration.
  • Look into the patients mouth - is is dry?
  • Are the patients eyes dry?
  • Is the patients heart rate high?
  • Does the patient have low blood pressure?

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