Fluid prescribing Flashcards
1
Q
how much water do you need per day ?
A
20-30ml / kg
2
Q
how much glucose do you need per day?
A
50-100g per day
3
Q
5 Rs of fluid prescribing
A
Resuscitation Replacement Routine maintenance Redistribution Reassessment
4
Q
How much sodium / potassium / chloride do you need per day?
A
1mmol/g per day
5
Q
what must you check when giving a drug with a fluid?
A
check its compatible
6
Q
what fluid should be avoided in a stroke
A
5% glucose (dextrose)
7
Q
what replacement fluid should be used in those with ascites?
A
Human albumin solution
8
Q
shocked from bleeding what fluid should be used>
A
blood
9
Q
how much fluid to give in an oliguric patient?
A
1L over 2-4 hrs
10
Q
Max fluid to be prescribed in a sick patient?
A
2L
11
Q
Fastest rate of potassium administration?
A
10 mmol/hr
