Fluids And Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What is a normal ileostomy output vs high output?
A
Normal ~700ml/day
High output >1000ml/day
Rx: fluids, loperamide or codeine
2
Q
What electrolyte needs to be monitored in refeeding?
A
Phosphate (low)
Low k, low mg, low po4
3
Q
Problems of low phosphate?
A
Rhabdolyosis Resp insufficient Arrhythmias Shock Seizures
4
Q
What is the formaula for burns fluid resuscitation in the first 24’hours?
A
4ml x (total burn surface %) x (body weight kg)
50% in first 8 hours
50 % in the next 16hours
5
Q
What fluid would you choose for burns resuscitation and why?
A
Crystaliod eg ringers or Hartmanns
Because Colliod causes more fluid in the interstitial compartment
After 24 hours - give colloid infusion and crystalid infusion.
6
Q
What’s the max flow rate through an orange 14g cannula and grey 16g cannula?
A
14g - 270ml/min
16g - 180ml/min
