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

TATLI, ÖZGÜR; Simsek, Perihan; Gursoy, AYLA; TOPBAŞ, MURAT; Ozer, VİLDAN; GÜNDÜZ, ABDÜLKADİR

doi:10.5152/eajem.2017.83803

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, TRDizin)

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.