n Enteral fluids are suitable for treatment of mild to moderately dehydrated patients with some intact intestinal epithelium and small intestinal motility n In patients drinking voluntarily or tolerating nasal intubation the use of enteral fluids may elude the complications associated with intravenous fluid administration n Advantages of providing enteral fluid over IV fluids, are that it is easily done in the field, without the need of sterile fluids and IV catheters, it carries a low risk of infection and is relatively inexpensive www.kruuse.com
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