How Important is Intravenous Fluid Administration to Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department and to Their Families?


TATLI Ö., Simsek P., Gursoy A., TOPBAŞ M., Ozer V., GÜNDÜZ A.

EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, vol.17, no.2, pp.65-70, 2018 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 17 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/eajem.2017.83803
  • Journal Name: EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.65-70
  • Keywords: Emergency department use, intravenous fluid therapy, health service, perception, INAPPROPRIATE USE, HYDRATION, CARE, DEMAND, VISITS
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: Intravenous fluid administration is a frequently applied form of therapeutic service in emergency departments. This study aimed to determine the effect of intravenous fluid administration on patients' and their relatives' preference for emergency departments.