Fluids Flashcards
1
Q
Key principle of fluid maintenance?
A
In 24 hours, a person requires:
- 25-30ml/kg of fluid,
- 1mmol/kg of Sodium,
- 1mmol/kg of Chloride,
- 1mmol/kg of Potassium and
- 50-100g of glucose a day
2
Q
How many mmol of Na and Cl in a 500mL bag of 0.9% Saline?
A
75mmol of each
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0.9% = 150mmol/L of Na+ and Cl-
