How To Prevent And Treat Legionnaires' Disease

Intravenous Fluids

An individual who has contracted Legionnaires' disease may need to have intravenous fluids as part of their treatment plan. After taking the steps of stabilizing the patient, managing any life-threatening symptoms, and attempting to eliminate the bacteria from the body, supportive treatment should be provided to help the patient recover quickly. Individuals who have a severe form of Legionnaires' disease may become dehydrated due to a gross loss of appetite, vomiting, and or diarrhea caused by their infection. Dehydration occurs when more water is being lost from the body than the amount the patient is consuming. Fluids are required for an individual to maintain proper blood flow, blood volume, and blood consistency. All vital processes in the body require a sufficient balance of fluids. When more water is being lost than what is being taken in, the individual becomes dehydrated. A dehydrated individual can suffer life-threatening complications from the interruption of vital processes. Intravenous fluids are important to help rehydrate an affected individual.

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