Abstract
Individuals with oropharyngeal dysphagia are known to be at risk of dehydration due to inadequate fluid intake. In this chapter, we explore the definition of dehydration, its causes, prevalence, and management, particularly with respect to older individuals with oropharyngeal dysphagia.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | A Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Swallowing Dysfunction in Older People |
| Editors | Pere Clavé, Omar Ortega |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Chapter | 6.1 |
| Pages | 127-136 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-0-323-91686-8 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780323916875 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Keywords
- Blood urea nitrogen
- Dehydration
- Free water protocols
- Hypertonic dehydration
- Hypotonic dehydration
- Isotonic dehydration
- Oropharyngeal dysphagia
- Thickened fluids