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Preventing Dehydration

To prevent dehydration:

Drink plenty of fluids, even if you are busy or sick.
Drink fluids regularly while exercising or when outdoors on a hot day. Stop frequently for fluid breaks.

RESOURCES:

American Academy of Family Physicians
http://www.aafp.org

American Academy of Pediatrics
http://www.aap.org

CANADIAN RESOURCES:

About Kids Health
http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca

Alberta Health and Wellness
http://www.health.gov.ab.ca/

References:

American Medical Association website. Available at: http://www.ama-assn.org/ .

Conn's Current Therapy 2001 . 53rd ed. WB Saunders Company; 2001.

Keeping dehydrated patients out of the hospital. Patient Care . Feb 1999.

Kleigman RM, Jensen HB, Behrman RE, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2007.

The Physicians' Desk Reference. The PDR Family Guide Encyclopedia of Medical Care.

Practice of Geriatrics . 3rd ed. WB Saunders Company; 1998.

Last reviewed November 2008 by Marcin Chwistek, MD

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Talk about it in the:
Dehydration Support Group

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