Exam 3 Fluid Therapy Flashcards
what are the therapeutic goals of fluid therapy
decreasing dehydration or hypovolemia
increase electrolytes
balance acid-base
water accounts for ___ of total body weight
60%
blood is ___ of total body weight
7%
plasma is ___ of total body weight
5%
main goals of lfuid therapy are
improve tissue perfusion by replacing intravascular volume
correct dehydration by replacing interstitial volume
meet maintenance need
replace on-goin glosses
replacement volume equation
replacement volume = body kg x % dehydration
____ of replacement fluids remian in IV space after 1 hour
25%
meet maintenance needs equation
30 x kg + 70
___ of maintenance fluid remains in IV space after 1 hour
10%
maintenance fluids contents
lower Na
higher K
lower Cl
4 or less percent dehydration
history of fluid loss, evidence of thirst, MM still moist
5-6
MM slightly dry, hair coat dull, slight delay in return of skin to normal position
7-8
definite delay of return of skin to normal position, MM dry, slight prolongation of CRT
9-11
tented skin does not eturn to normal; definite prolongation of CRT, eyes definitely sunken in, mm dry, tachycardia, cool extremities,
12-15
definite signs of shock
hetastarch fluid type
colloid