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Why are infants susceptible to significant losses in total body water?
Why are infants susceptible to significant losses in total body water ?
What newborns are most susceptible to GBS infection?
Although premature infants are more susceptible to GBS, 75% of infected infants are full-term.
At what age are children most susceptible to illness?
infants
What are the indications for Bacitracin?
bacitracin is limited to the treatment of infants with pneumonia and empyema caused by staphylococci shown to be susceptible to the drug
What causes overhydration?
Overhydration occurs when the body takes in more water than it excretes and its normal sodium level is diluted.
What is the difference between dehydration and overhydration?
dehydration is where you have too much to drink overhydration is where you have too much to drink. I hope this helped :)
Why are infants and elderly more susceptible to temperature?
Infants and elderly individuals have compromised thermoregulation mechanisms, making them more susceptible to temperature changes. Infants have higher body surface area to body weight ratio, leading to faster heat loss. Elderly individuals might have decreased ability to regulate body temperature due to age-related physiological changes and chronic health conditions.
What is PVC Vaccine?
a vaccine that protects against pneumonia & meningitis. it is typically given to infants and the elderly, both of which are very susceptible to these illnesses.
Who is at risk of overhydration?
People with heart, kidney, or liver disease are more likely to develop overhydration because their kidneys are unable to excrete water normally.
Is Gatorade good for overhydration?
Gatorade is not recommended for overhydration, as it is designed to replace electrolytes lost during intense physical activity rather than to address fluid imbalance. Overhydration can dilute electrolytes in the body, leading to conditions like hyponatremia. While Gatorade contains electrolytes, it is more beneficial for hydration during exercise rather than as a treatment for overhydration. If someone is overhydrated, it’s important to seek medical advice rather than relying on sports drinks.
What patient population is most susceptible to ssss?
Patients with compromised immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS, cancer, or undergoing chemotherapy, are most susceptible to Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) due to their weakened ability to fight off infections. Additionally, newborns and young children are also at higher risk of developing SSSS.
Both newborn infants and aged individuals have very little subcutaneous tissue How does this affect their sensitivity to cold environmental temperatures?
Both newborn infants and aged individuals have very little subcutaneous tissue How does this affect their sensitivity to cold environmental temperatures?
