Fluids

Question 1

Fluid for emergency resuscitation?

Answer 1

sodium chloride 0.9% 500ml 10min

Question 2

Fluid for emergency hypoglycaemia?

Answer 2

Glucose 20% 100ml 15min

Question 3

Fluid for emergency hypokalaemia?

Answer 3

sodium chloride 0.9% /Potassium chloride 0.3% 1000ml 4hrs

Question 4

Fluid for emergency hypercalcaemia?

Answer 4

sodium chloride 0.9% 1000ml 4hrs

Question 5

Maintenance fluid without deficits or losses?

Answer 5

25-30ml/kg/24hr water
1mmol/kg/24hr Na,K,Cl
50-100g glucose 24hr

aim 1000ml 8-12hrs

Question 6

Maintenance fluid with deficits or losses?

Answer 6

minimum 30ml/kg/24hr water
ensure electrolytes replaced

aim 1000ml 4-6hrs

Question 7

Fluids for emergency resuscitation in children?

Answer 7

sodium chloride 0.9% 10ml/kg 10mins

Question 8

Children maintenance fluids without losses?

Answer 8

100ml/kg/24hr for <10kg
50ml/kg/24hr 10-20kg
25ml/kg/24hr >20kg

Question 9

How much Na is in sodium chloride 0.9% 1000ml?

Answer 9

150mmol

Question 10

How much K is in potassium chloride 0.3% 1000ml?

Answer 10

40mmol (give over 4h minimum)

Question 11

How much K is in potassium chloride 0.15% 1000ml?

Answer 11

20mmol (give over 2h minimum)

Question 12

How much glucose is in 5% glucose 1000ml?

Answer 12

50g