Self-administered subcutaneous fluid infusion at home in the management of fluid depletion and hypomagnesaemia in gastro-intestinal disease

Conclusions: Subcutaneous self-administered fluid infusion at home (HSCF) is an easily managed, safe and effective method of restoring and maintaining water, salt and Mg balance in patients with large GI fluid losses but adequate macronutrient status, particularly in the frail or elderly in whom home parenteral nutrition may be difficult.