Half of all knee replacement patients in public hospitals are waiting more than six and a half months for surgery with one in eight waiting over 12 months. Medibankâs Health Cost and Utilisation report shows the average out of pocket expenses for a hip replacement was $1,144.
Obtain intravenous access, and give a 20 mL/kg isotonic fluid bolus (Ringer lactate or normal saline) to children with severe volume depletion. This should not delay transport to the appropriate facility. Reassessment of perfusion, cardiac function, mentation should take place after each intervention.
A pharmacist can help with dehydration. If you're being sick or have diarrhoea and are losing too much fluid you need to put back the sugar, salts and minerals that your body has lost. Your pharmacist can recommend oral rehydration sachets. These are powders that you mix with water and then drink.