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[Dysphagia] Hypodermoclysis



I understand the point that since there is another option for hydration  why not use it.  It is also apparent that we are concerned with  dehydration and other issues involved with thickened liquids.   What about pts. families that are not comfortable doing the  hypodermoclysis at home.  However, the fact remains that we are  dealing with thickening liquids as a recommendation to individuals that  are aspirating.  
  
  I am just looking for your suggestion as what to do if hypodermoclysis is not going to be used.  
  
  If anyone else out there has any suggestions it would be most  appreciated.  I do believe the bottom line for all of us involved  in this discussion group is the health and quality of life of our  patients. 
  
  Cheryl
Irene Campbell-Taylor <eripley@yahoo.com> wrote:  Why would you need another option?

Cheryl Goettsche <cagoettsche@yahoo.com> wrote:  Not resistant, but what is another option. 

Irene Campbell-Taylor <eripley@yahoo.com> wrote:  I  never cease to be amazed at the amount of resistance there seems to be  by those who have never tried it or even seen it done. I keep hoping  that the US will somehow haul itself, albeit kicking and screaming,  into at least the latter part of the twentieth century with respect to  this painless, useful and otherwise widely used procedure. With respect  to general health care, especially of the elderly, the Europeans have  it all over us in North America - and I do include Canada. 
Ah well, at least Medicare does have a code for it.


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