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.
By the time these symptoms show up, however, dehydration may be well advanced. At the first sign of diarrhea or vomiting, begin replacing lost water and the essential salts called electrolytes. How to Prevent Dehydration. When youâre sick with diarrhea or vomiting, you lose fluid rapidly. So itâs important to take in as much fluid as you can. Drinking plenty of water is the top priority. The amount of water you need to replenish depends on how much is being lost.