Fluids, Electrolytes, And Acid-Base Disorders

Question 0

What fluids can be use for maintenance?

Answer 0

Adults: D5 1/2NS at 75 to 125 mL per hour with 20 meq per liter of potassium chloride

Children: D5 1/2 NS or D10 1/2 NS using 4:2:1 formula

Question 1

And fluid and electrolytes are altered what should be corrected in what order?

Answer 1

1) volume, 2) pH, 3) potassium, calcium, magnesium, 4) sodium and chloride