Fluid prescribing Flashcards
1
Q
How much water do adults require each day?
A
25-30ml/kg/24 hours
2
Q
What level of electrolytes in terms of mmol/kg/day are required for potassium, sodium and chloride?
A
1mmol/kg/24 hours
3
Q
What is the glucose requirements for adults each day?
A
50-100g/day of glucose
4
Q
What’s in a bag of 0.9% saline?
A
Sodium = 154 Chloride = 154 No potassium No HCO3- No glucose
5
Q
What’s in a bag of 5% glucose?
A
Only 50g of glucose - nothing else
6
Q
What is the fluid challenge given to children?
A
20ml/kg over ?? minutes
7
Q
How much sodium does a child need each day?
A
2-3mmol/kg/day
