Primary ‘dehydration’ and acute stroke: a systematic research review

ConclusionsWe found considerable variation in terminology specific to hydration status, diagnostic approach to dehydration, and few prospective studies of treatment strategies with varying results. This review supports the need for consensus development of operational diagnostic criteria, standardization of language, and the opportunity for prospective study of rehydration strategies to impact outcome after stroke.
Source: Journal of Neurology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research