encouragement to drink can all result in dehydration. Increased fluid losses may also result from vomiting, diarrhoea or sweating from fever. What are the signs of dehydration? Thirst, dark strong smelling urine, dry mouth and skin. Other signs of dehydration: Increased irritability, confusion, sluggishness, light headedness / feeling faint when standing headaches, constipation, nausea, impaired cognition, tiredness, blurred vision and increased risk of slips, trips and falls. How much should we drink? For people over 60 years of age should drink 30ml/kg - An average 50kg person will need to drink 1,500mls of fluid per day to retain good hydration (residents with cardiac or renal failure may be advised to restrict fluids). Sources of fluid: Cold drinks include water, diluted squash, fruit juices; hot drinks including tea and coffee; thickened fluids for residents with dysphagia. Some foods have good fluid content such as jelly, ice cream, custard, yoghurt, soup, tomatoes and cucumber. Alcohol does not count as it has a diuretic effect. If you would like information on food and fluid requirements for your residents please contact Susan Clarke, Dietetic Advisor, on 01473 770113. By Susan Clarke, Dietetic Advisor, Suffolk CCGs. 10. Contacts Ben Harvey & Susan Smith Care Homes Clinical Support Managers NHS Ipswich and East Suffolk & West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Groups Rushbrook House, Paper Mill Lane, Bramford, Ipswich, IP8 4DE Ben - Mobile: 07908 456 985 | DDI: 01473 770 276 - | Sue - Mobile: 07931 864 228 - E: | |
encouragement to drink can all result in dehydration. Increased fluid losses may also result from vomiting, diarrhoea or sweating from fever. What are the signs of dehydration? Thirst, dark strong smelling urine, dry mouth and skin. Other signs of dehydration: Increased irritability, confusion, sluggishness, light headedness / feeling faint when standing headaches, constipation, nausea, impaired cognition, tiredness, blurred vision and increased risk of slips, trips and falls. How much should we drink? For people over 60 years of age should drink 30ml/kg - An average 50kg person will need to drink 1,500mls of fluid per day to retain good hydration (residents with cardiac or renal failure may be advised to restrict fluids). Sources of fluid: Cold drinks include water, diluted squash, fruit juices; hot drinks including tea and coffee; thickened fluids for residents with dysphagia. Some foods have good fluid content such as jelly, ice cream, custard, yoghurt, soup, tomatoes and cucumber. Alcohol does not count as it has a diuretic effect. If you would like information on food and fluid requirements for your residents please contact Susan Clarke, Dietetic Advisor, on 01473 770113. By Susan Clarke, Dietetic Advisor, Suffolk CCGs. 10. Contacts Ben Harvey & Susan Smith Care Homes Clinical Support Managers NHS Ipswich and East Suffolk & West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Groups Rushbrook House, Paper Mill Lane, Bramford, Ipswich, IP8 4DE Ben - Mobile: 07908 456 985 | DDI: 01473 770 276 - | Sue - Mobile: 07931 864 228 - E: | |
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