Fluids Flashcards
1
Q
Potassium replacement
A
1mmol/kg/day
Max 10mmol per hour
0.3% = 40mmol
0.15% = 20mmol
2
Q
Maintenance fluids
A
25-30ml/kg/day
1L salty and 1 or 2L sweet
3
Q
Shocked fluid resus
A
500ml saline bolus over 10mins
20ml/kg for children
4
Q
Shocked fluid resus
A
500ml saline bolus over 10mins
20ml/kg for children
5
Q
Fluid replacement
A
Try and replace as much as poss in first 24h
Calculate deficit in fluid and electrolytes from how many days missed, and calculate timing from total needed in one day to replenish
6
Q
Hypercalcaemia
A
First bag = 1L over 4h unless v severe
