IV Fluid Therapy Flashcards
What is the goal of maintenance fluid therapy with normal kidney function?
maintain volume and electrolyte balance
If NPO= H2O, Na, K, +/- dextrose
What is the best estimator of volume status?
weight
How often should you reassess maintenance IVF?
daily
What is the goal of replacement fluid therapy?
correct volume status or serum electrolytes
What is volume status?
weight, JVD, urine output, ht, BP, HR, pulmonary edema, peripheral edema
Remember…
LOOK AT YOUR PATIENT
Describe the hypervolemic patient.
EXCESS TBNa= Na retention and decreased circulating volume
What are the si/sx of hypervolemic patients?
edema, ascites, pleural effusions, pulmonary edema, increased JVP, dyspnea
What are the treatments for hypervolemic patients?
treat underlying cause
DIURETICS
limit Na intake
Describe the hypovolemic patient.
DEFICIT TBNa= renal and extrarenal
renal- diuresis, MC def
extrarenal- GI, burn, respiratory issues, bleeding
What are the si/sx for hypovolemic patients?
thirst, weakness, mm cramps, postural dizziness
What are the treatments for hypovolemic patients?
REPLENISH IV VOLUME
MILD= oral rehydration
MOD- SEVERE= isotonic fluids (1-2 bolus)
What are the routes of fluid administration?
enteral and parenteral
How to calculate fluid deficit?
pre-illness weight - illness weight
Children:
TBW is ___% of weight (kg)
60
Infants:
TBW is ___% of weight (kg)
75
Oral rehydration therapy in children:
- > ___ mo old
- mild-mod ______
- tolerating ___ intake
- no _____ illness
6
dehydration
PO
severe
Oral rehydration therapy table:
When should IV rehydration be preferred over oral rehydration?
- ___ tolerating PO
- ___ dehydration
- Shock, _____
- ___glycemia
- ______ abnormalities
Not
severe
sepsis
hypo
electrolyte