Hypodermoclysis or subcutaneous infusion

Hypodermoclysis or subcutaneous infusion

Summary of the article

Hypodermoclysis is the infusion of fluids into the subcutaneous tissue with an intravenous needle or catheter. For elderly debilitated patients who need short term hydration to treat mild or moderate fluid volume deficit/dehydration, the subcutaneous route may be considered. Although the thigh area is the most commonly used site may include the upper back and abdominal wall.

The hypodermoclysis injection site should be changed when signs of poor absorption, swelling, or redness appear. Among the suitable fluids for subcutaneous administration are isotonic saline (0.9% sodium chloride) or half strength saline (0.45% sodium chloride); both of these solutions may be used with or without added small concentrations of dextrose. Flow rates used in clinical practice are highly variable. Some clinicians will administer a bolus of 500 ml, over a period of 2 to 6 hours. Others may administer the fluid continuously at a rate of 75 ml or more per hour. Tolerance at the infusion site is the major determinant of flow rate. Rarely is more than 3000 ml, administered in a 24 hour period (using two sites concurrently).

In this paper we are focusing hospice. This research is going to utilize the qualitative method of research. The data in the study has been collected through both a primary and secondary methodology and both have been used to perform the investigation. The secondary analysis has also been done through researching, studying and reproducing the literature from various articles, journals, cases and available literature. The Data also collected through the diagnoses of the patients.

Purpose of this Article

The development of improved techniques for subcutaneous infusion of fluids and mediations, also known as hypodermoclysis, appears to have met this need. Use of this technique near the end of life to provide both fluids and medications has ...