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Prevalence and factors associated with thirst in children after congenital heart disease surgery: a cross-sectional study [PDF]

BMC Pediatrics
Background Thirst is a prevalent and intense symptom experienced in children after congenital heart disease (CHD) surgery. Identifying independent risk factors for thirst is crucial for early prevention and management. This study aimed to investigate the
Yaqin Chen, Xuecui Zhang, Ting Liang, Qiong Pan, Yanchun Peng, Liangwan Chen, Yanjuan Lin   +6 more
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Prevalence and determinants of thirst distress amongst patients on maintenance haemodialysis [PDF]

BMC Nephrology
Background Thirst and xerostomia are the main causes of poor adherence to fluid restriction and of excessive intake of fluids in patients on chronic haemodialysis. Thirst distress, defined as the degree to which a person is bothered by thirst, is hence a
Denis Georges Teuwafeu, Vesuh Faith Fonyuy, Nzana Victorine Bandolo, Maimouna Mahamat, Clovis Nkoke, Hermine Fouda Menye, Marie-Patrice Halle   +6 more
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Actual Preoperative Fasting Duration and its Impact on Hunger, Thirst, Blood Glucose, and Parental Satisfaction in Pediatric Patients: A Prospective Observational Study

Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Aims: Despite clear guidelines recommending reduced fasting durations, extended fasting remains a concern. This study aimed to evaluate actual fasting durations for solids and clear liquids in pediatric patients undergoing elective surgery; examine ...
Pooja Bihani, Kamal Kishore Chitara, Priyakshi Borah, Naveen Paliwal, Rishabh Jaju, Veswudu Swuro   +5 more
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Rasa Haus pada Pasien Gagal Jantung di Indonesia

NERS Jurnal Keperawatan, 2021
Thirst is a subjective symptom in patients with heart failure (HF) mostly was studied in the intensity dimension. However, the description of thirst at complete dimension in patients with HF is needed to be examined. This study aims to describe thirst in
Septa Meriana Lumbantoruan, Hsing-Mei Chen   +1 more
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Perceptions of caregivers about surgical children’s thirst [PDF]

Rev Rene, 2015
Objective: to understand how caregivers experience surgical children’s fasting and how they realize their thirst in the perioperative period. Method: descriptive study of qualitative nature, carried out with 15 caregivers of children between 1 and 12 ...
Mariana Campos Campana, Ligia Fahl Fonseca, Dolores Ferreira de Melo Lopes, Pamela Rafaela Martins   +3 more
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Hydration for the Tokyo Olympics: to thirst or not to thirst? [PDF]

British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2020
Endurance and team-sport athletes competing at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics Games can expect hot and humid conditions. Ensuring euhydration prior to an event and minimising dehydration during competition will be important, to ensure an optimal physiological state and competitive advantage.1 Contention exists, however, regarding a primary recommendation ...
Julien D Périard, Thijs Eijsvogels, Hein A M Daanen, Sebastien Racinais   +3 more
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Assessment of thirst intensity and thirst distress and the practices for its management among heart failure patients admitted to the cardiology unit

Journal of the Practice of Cardiovascular Sciences, 2021
Background: Thirst is reported as a troublesome symptom in patients with heart failure (HF), and very few studies have been done to assess thirst in these patients.
Karuna Thapa, Smita Das, Pragya Pathak, Sandeep Singh   +3 more
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Thirst [PDF]

Current Biology, 2016
Our bodies are mostly water, and this water is constantly being lost through evaporative and other means. Thus the evolution of robust mechanisms for finding and consuming water has been critical for the survival of most animals. In this Primer, we discuss how the brain monitors the water content of the body and then transforms that physical ...
Leib, David E, Zimmerman, Christopher A, Knight, Zachary A   +2 more
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Underrecognition and undertreatment of thirst among hospitalized patients with restricted oral feeding and drinking

Scientific Reports, 2021
Thirst is distressing but overlooked by healthcare professionals. Patients experience thirst due to comorbidities, physical or cognitive limitations, and iatrogenesis.
Vanda Ho, Gordon Goh, Xuan Rong Tang, Kay Choong See   +3 more
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Thirst in stable heart failure patients; time to reconsider fluid restriction and prescribed diuretics

ESC Heart Failure, 2022
Aims One of the bothersome symptoms that heart failure (HF) patients can experience is thirst. There are limited data on the association between thirst and fluid intake and clinical variables.
Martje H.L. van derWal, Tiny Jaarsma, Lieset C. Jenneboer, Gerard C.M. Linssen   +3 more
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