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Table 3 Search Strategy for Medline (Similar terms were used in other databases)

From: Subcutaneous dextrose for rehydration of elderly patients – an evidence-based review

1

(Hypodermoclysis or clysis).mp

2

Fluid therapy/or rehydration.mp

3

Exp Infusions, parenteral/

4

Exp Injections, subcutaneous/

5

Dehydration/

6

or/1–5

7

Exp Glucose/or glucose.mp

8

Dextrose.mp

9

7 or 8

10

Exp Aged/or elderly.mp

11

6 and 9 and 10

12

Limit 11 to (human and English language and yr = 1993–2003)