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What alternatives exist to intravenous rehydration?
For patients who are able to tolerate fluids by mouth, oral rehydration therapy (ORT) with oral rehydration salts (ORS) in solution is the preferred treatment alternative. Another technique in which fluid replacement is injected subcutaneously.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing intravenous urography?
Allergy to the contrast agent is the only risk. Anyone with a possible iodine allergy or a previous reaction to x ray dye must be particularly careful to inform the x ray personnel.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing an impedance phlebography?
Impedance phlebography is painless and safe. It presents no risk to the patient.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a nasopharyngeal culture?
There is little to no risk involved in a nasopharyngeal culture.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing nutrition through an intravenous line?
There is a risk of infection at the injection site, and for patients on long term IV therapy, the risk of an infection spreading to the entire body is fairly high. It is possible that the IV solution may not provide all of the nutrients needed.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing neurolinguistic programming?
NLP is believed to be generally free of harmful side effects.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a tarsorrhaphy?
Tarsorrhaphy carries few risks. If complications occur, they are usually minor eyelid swelling and superficial infection.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a laryngoscopy?
This procedure carries no serious risks, although the patient may experience soreness of the throat or cough up small amounts of blood until the irritation subsides.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing an Epstein-Barr virus test?
There are no risks over and above those of having blood drawn for any other purpose.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing an iridectomy?
irritation in the eye for two to three days after the procedure, bleeding, scarring, failure to relieve fluid pressure in the eye.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a gastrostomy?
There are few risks associated with this surgery. The main complications are infection, bleeding, dislodgment of the tube, stomach bloating, nausea, and diarrhea.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a Tensilon test?
Atrial fibrillation and bradycardia are possible in sensitive individuals. The administering physician must have appropriate resuscitative equipment available.
