Living with a Urinary Catheter - Hydration Guide - Flipbook - Page 3
Contents
4-5
Why hydration is necessary
6-7
Recognising dehydration
8-9
What counts as hydrating fluids?
10
Hydrating foods
11
Increasing hydration - putting hydration
tips into practice
Guidance for carers
12-13
Hydration guidance for carers
14
Top tips for carers
15
When further support is required
Includes pull out, 4 week hydration
tracker to monitor daily fluid intake turn to the centre of this brochure.
At the time of writing, all information was based
on current guidelines and evidence-based best
practice, November 2019.
Important Notice – Always check with your GP
The information provided is intended for guidance alongside any professional
medical advice from your healthcare team, and is not a substitute for any tailored
advice you are given from a qualified medical professional.
There are various medical conditions such as heart or renal failure that require
advice on fluid restriction. It is always best for individuals in these categories to
discuss with their Doctor, Specialist Nurse or a Pharmacist before making any
changes to their diet or hydration habits.