Nutrition by Hypodermoclysis

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Abstract
It is possible to administer fluid subcutaneously at a rate so slow that the forces of diffusion and perfusion are able to transfer that fluid to the circulation at a rate equal to the rate of its delivery. In clinical practice, fluid can be delivered subcutaneously in the presence of hyaluronidase at about 1 ml/min without the accumulation of edema. Thus, 1500 ml can be delivered in 24 h at a single site, and 3000 ml of fluid can be delivered at 2 sites in 24 h. This procedure, called hypodermoclysis, is used for hydration. it is particularly useful for the aged patient in the long-term care institution when it will save the patient from the dangers of hospitalization and save society from its costs.