Fluids Flashcards
1
Q
how many litres does an adult need for maintenance
A
3L over 24 hours (8 hourly bags)
2
Q
how many litres maintenance fluids for elderly/ underweight
A
2L over 24 hours
3
Q
how much KCl is needed over 24 h
A
40-60 mmol/L
4
Q
what should adults have for their maintenance fluids
A
2 salt - 2L 0.9% NaCl, and 1 sweet - 1L 5% dextrose
5
Q
if the sodium is high or upper limit of normal what fluids to give
A
5% dextrose
6
Q
what is the max rate of Kcl to give
A
20mmol/hour
7
Q
fluids balance- if it is negative is oral fluids sufficient
A
no