Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
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To determine the utility of hypodermoclysis in the management of dehydration in nursing home residents and to review the recent literature on the use of clysis in older adults. ⋯ Hypodermoclysis is a relatively safe and effective procedure in a nursing home. The use of clysis in the nursing home is an alternative to intravenous hydration. The use of clysis for short-term hydration has the potential to reduce cost and transfers to the hospital.