Subcutaneous vs Intravenous Hydration on Older Adults

"Participants assigned to the intravenous hydration arm will receive their hydration therapy through an intravenous access. This access will be achieved by inserting a BD VenflonTM Pro Safety - 22G in a vein in the dorsal side of the hand or further up the forearm. If the participants is suspected of becoming delirious and at risk of removing the cannula from the hand/forearm, it may be inserted at the dorsal side of the foot. The clinical staff judge this risk and decide site of placement.~Furthermore, a sham subcutaneous access device BD Saf-T-Intima™ Integrated Safety Catheter System will be placed on the abdomen without piercing the skin."

"Participants assigned to the subcutaneous hydration arm will receive their hydration therapy through a subcutaneous access. This access will be achieved by placing a BD Saf-T-Intima™ Integrated Safety Catheter System on the abdomen or, alternatively if the participants is suspected of becoming delirious and at risk of removing the needle, it will be placed on the back at the scapular region.~Furthermore, a sham IV access device BD VenflonTM Pro Safety - 22G will be placed on the dorsal side of the hand without piercing the skin."