Fluids Flashcards
1
Q
maintenance fluids requirements
A
25-30ml/kg/day water
1mmol/kg/day K, Na + Cl
50-100g/day glucose
2
Q
fluids in a patient with HF - how to approach?
A
give less fluid to avoid pulmonary oedema
3
Q
fluid challenge prescription (no HF)
A
500ml 0.9% normal saline STAT (over <15min)
reassess to decide whether to prescribe another
4
Q
fluid challenge prescription (HF pt)
A
250ml 0.9% normal saline STAT (over <15min)
5
Q
maintenance fluids in children - how much?
A
per day:
100ml/kg for first 10kg (= 1000ml)
50ml/kg for the next 10kg (= 500ml)
20ml/kg for every subsequent kg
6
Q
what is the commonest viral infection following solid organ transplant?
A
cytomegalovirus
