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.
NHS Choicesâ page on Water and drinks says: Your body needs water or other fluids to work properly and to avoid dehydration. Thatâs why it's important to drink enough fluids. In climates such as the UK's, we should drink about 1.2 litres (six to eight glasses) of fluid every day to stop us getting dehydrated.In hotter climates, the body needs more than this. We also get some fluid from the food we eat. Our Health A-Z article on dehydration has more detailed advice for specific groups.hatâs why it's important to drink enough fluids. In climates such as the UK's, we should drink about 1.2 litres (six to eight glasses) of fluid every day to stop us getting dehydrated. In hotter climates, the body needs more than this. We also get some fluid from the food we eat.