title: Safe, simple subcutaneous fluid administration.
abstract: The infusion of fluids under the skin is an effective way to supply patients with their daily water and electrolyte requirements and to correct mild dehydration. Subcutaneous fluid administration or hypodermoclysis is a safe, simple and, in many situations, a preferable alternative to intravenous fluid administration.
authors.affiliation: Dunedin Hospital, New Zealand.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Farrand
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Campbell
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D018579:Patient Selection; D012869:Skin Absorption