Medibankâs Health Cost and Utilisation report shows the average out of pocket expenses for a hip replacement was $1,144. A knee replacement cost on average $23,000 with patients left to pay an average $1008 out of their own pocket.
Copyright 2008 be substituted with Â¼ teaspoon of table salt.) Mix in 1 liter (1 qt) of clean or previously boiled water. Dehydration in adults: Although adults and adolescents have a larger electrolyte reserve than children, electrolyte imbalance and dehydration may still occur as fluid is lost through vomiting.
Around 50% goes out in our urine â along with toxic waste products. About 47% is lost through our skin, although this does depend on how hot it is and how much energy weâre expending. The more we sweat, the more water we lose â go somewhere very hot for your holidays and you could lose 10 litres a day. We lose around 2% of our water in our faeces, and a very small amount through our lungs. An average, healthy adult can lose almost 2.5 litres of water a day. And with the water you lose electrolytes â minerals like calcium, potassium and sodium-which help maintain your bodyâs fluid balance. Replace the lost fluids and electrolytes and youâll be hunky-dory.