Detecting low-intake dehydration using bioelectrical impedance analysis in older adults in acute care settings: a systematic review
Abstract Background Dehydration is a frequent cause of excess morbidity and poor health outcomes, particularly in older adults who have an increased risk of fluid loss due to renal senescence, comorbidities, and polypharmacy. Detecting dehydration is key to instigating treatment to resolve the probl...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-12-01
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| Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03589-0 |