Fluids Flashcards

1
Q

how many litres does an adult need for maintenance

A

3L over 24 hours (8 hourly bags)

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2
Q

how many litres maintenance fluids for elderly/ underweight

A

2L over 24 hours

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3
Q

how much KCl is needed over 24 h

A

40-60 mmol/L

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4
Q

what should adults have for their maintenance fluids

A

2 salt - 2L 0.9% NaCl, and 1 sweet - 1L 5% dextrose

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5
Q

if the sodium is high or upper limit of normal what fluids to give

A

5% dextrose

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6
Q

what is the max rate of Kcl to give

A

20mmol/hour

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7
Q

fluids balance- if it is negative is oral fluids sufficient

A

no

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