Assessment of Hydration Status Using Conventional Method and Salivary Osmolarity as a Point-of-care Tool

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dc.contributor.authorKalra, Sanjayen_US
dc.contributor.authorSharma, Sourabhen_US
dc.contributor.authorVerma, Suneet Kumaren_US
dc.contributor.authorThakor, Pritien_US
dc.contributor.authorMalve, Harshaden_US
dc.contributor.authorChamle, Vijayen_US
dc.contributor.authorPatil, Amolen_US
dc.contributor.authorMeer, Tariqueen_US
dc.contributor.authorNaik, Ishaen_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-30T08:55:58Z
dc.date.available2024-11-30T08:55:58Z
dc.date.issued2024-06
dc.description.abstractDehydration is a well-known problem worldwide, and its assessment can be challenging due to confusing physical signs. The most effective way to assess hydration status is through the costly stable isotope methodology, but this approach has practical limitations. More commonly accepted and utilized indicators of hydration status are hematological and urinary parameters. However, hematological markers require invasive methods, and urinary markers have varying degrees of success in tracking hydration changes. While alterations in body weight can serve as a means of promptly evaluating hydration status, various factors such as food consumption, fluid intake, fecal losses, and urine production can impact these changes. Researchers have turned their attention to saliva as a potential marker and point-of-care (POC) testing to address the limitations of existing biomarkers. Saliva is appealing due to its easy collection process and similarities to extracellular fluid in terms of water and ion concentrations. Recent studies have shown that saliva flow rate, osmolarity/osmolality, and total protein concentration can effectively monitor changes in body mass during acute dehydration. Misdiagnosing dehydration can have severe clinical consequences, leading to morbidity and even mortality. This narrative review focuses on recognizing the significance of hydration assessment, monitoring, and the potential of salivary osmolarity (SOSM) as an assessment tool. Healthcare professionals can improve their practices and interventions to optimize hydration and promote overall wellness using such tools.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsConsultant and Head, Bharti Research Institute of Diabetes & Endocrinology (BRIDE), Karnal, Haryanaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsAssistant Professor, Department of Nephrology & Renal Transplantation, Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, Delhien_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsConsultant Physician and Diabetologist, Sparsh Clinic and Alchemist Hospital, Panchkula, Haryanaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsHead, Medical Affairs Southern Asiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsTherapy Area Head, Self-Care; Medical Affairsen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsManager, Medical Affairs Asia Pacificen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsMedical Lead, Medical Affairsen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsManager, R&Den_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsScientist, JNTL Consumer Health (India) Private Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationKalra Sanjay, Sharma Sourabh, Verma Suneet Kumar, Thakor Priti, Malve Harshad, Chamle Vijay, Patil Amol, Meer Tarique, Naik Isha. Assessment of Hydration Status Using Conventional Method and Salivary Osmolarity as a Point-of-care Tool. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 2024 Jun; 72(6): 30–38en_US
dc.identifier.issn0004-5772
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/237466
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherJournal of Indian Medical Associationen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber6en_US
dc.relation.volume72en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.59556/japi.72.0545en_US
dc.titleAssessment of Hydration Status Using Conventional Method and Salivary Osmolarity as a Point-of-care Toolen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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