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.
Immediate Care. If there is moderate dehydration and the dog is not throwing up, you can treat the dog with Ringer's lactate (âlactated Ringersâ with 5% dextrose in water). You can also administer an electrolytic solution at a rate of 2 to 4 ml per pound (1 to 2 ml per kilogram) of the dog's body weight per hour.
Drink fluids when you feel any dehydration symptoms. Keep taking small sips and gradually drink more if you can. You can use a spoon to make it easier for your child to swallow the fluids. You should drink enough during the day so that your pee is a pale clear colour. Drink when there is a higher risk of dehydrating.