Originally posted by ADP02
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"...the use of IV fluid replacement following exercise to correct mild to moderate dehydration is not clinically indicated nor substantiated by the medical literature."
or maybe it was this part of USADA's medical information:
"There is a well-established body of scientific evidence to confirm that oral rehydration is the preferred the****utic choice"
Now, where did it say that the use of IV infusions to treat mild dehydration or simply accelerate recovery IS NOT an acceptable medical use of IVs in sport? NOWHERE. The statements above are nowhere near strong enough to state IV's to treat dehydration are unacceptable. It simply seeks to reinforce to the TUEC that oral rehydration should be the way to go unless there is justification otherwise. Unfortunately, all of this is a moot point anyway because even if you were right about WADA's stance (which clearly you are not if based on the above information alone), this still doesn't help you prove the IV wasn't justified by a medical practitioner.
Let's look further:
the use of IV infusions to treat mild dehydration or simply accelerate recovery IS NOT an acceptable medical use of IVs in sport.
Let's look further at WADA's medical information that you've been pointing to. This one should cause you some real embarrassment:
In situations of medical emergency or clinical time constraints, a retroactive TUE application is acceptable (ISTUE 2015 article 4.3).
Let's look further:
WADA's Statement:
a TUE must be submitted for this Prohibited Method if more than 50 mL of fluid per a 6-hour period is infused or injected.
a TUE must be submitted for this Prohibited Method if more than 50 mL of fluid per a 6-hour period is infused or injected.
USADA's statement:
IV infusions and/or injections of more than 50mL per 6-hour period are prohibited at all times, both in- and out-of-competition unless the athlete has applied for and been granted a The****utic Use Exemption (TUE) under the applicable anti-doping rules.
IV infusions and/or injections of more than 50mL per 6-hour period are prohibited at all times, both in- and out-of-competition unless the athlete has applied for and been granted a The****utic Use Exemption (TUE) under the applicable anti-doping rules.
Oh, and you should notice this:
A summary of the athlete’s history and the findings of a physical examination should confirm the diagnosis and establish the need for an IV infusion. A precise description of the clinical situation and specific medical indication for the IV infusion must be given in the TUE application.
And finally, this one is the straw that breaks your back:
Oral rehydration is usually highly effective, yet there may be cases such as documented hyponatremia where hypertonic saline by IV is more effective than oral treatments.

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