The use of intravenous fluids in the rehabilitation of stroke survivors / 中华物理医学与康复杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To investigate the use of intravenous infusion in the rehabilitation of stroke survivors so as to further standardize and reduce the rate of use.Methods:Stroke survivors hospitalized in rehabilitation departments in Shandong Province in the first 5 months of 2021 were the study′s subjects. Data on the use of intravenous infusion were compiled including the medicine administered, the reason for the infusion, as well as the duration and the number of days of infusion. The rehabilitative effect, stroke complications and hospitalization costs were recorded, as well as the attitude toward the use of infusion and any measures taken to reduce their use.Results:The utilization rate of intravenous infusion was 31.72%. The drugs infused were mainly to improve circulation and feed the nerves. Short-term infusion had no adverse effects on functional recovery, but long-term infusion had negative effects and led to complications. The average daily cost of stroke survivors receiving intravenous infusion was significantly lower than that of patients not receiving it, and the proportion of their drug expenditure in the total cost was also significantly higher. There was no significant difference in the average length of hospital stay between patients receiving and not receiving infusion.Conclusions:Intravenous infusion predicts greater drug use, and long-term infusion has a bad effect on rehabilitation and recovery. Various measures should be taken to reduce the utilization of intravenous infusion and standardize its application.