Fluids Flashcards
1
Q
what is the fluid requirement in a day?
A
25mls/kd/day
2
Q
Na, K and glucose daily requirments?
A
Na 1-2mmols/kg/day
K 0.5-1
glycose 50-100
3
Q
how many mmols does dextrose 5% contain?
A
25mmols
4
Q
who should not recieve NaCL? what instead?
A
ascitic - albuin
hypernatraemia/hypoglyc (dextrose)
shocked (gelofusine/blood)
5
Q
what bolus size should be given?
A
500mls (250 if heart failure)
6
Q
how fast should 3L/2L fluid be given?
A
3L 8 hourly
2L 12 hourly
