IV fluids Flashcards
1
Q
what constitutes mild dehydration
A
5% loss of body weight
2
Q
what are the features of mild dehydration
A
increased pulse
dry mouth
oliguria
thirst
3
Q
what are the features of moderate dehydration (10%)
A
agitation/ drowsiness loss of turgor, dry skin, sunken eyes and fontanelles fast pulse anuria very dry mouth
4
Q
what are features of severe dehydration (15%)
A
unconscious mottled skin fast and thready pulse anuria hypotension tachypnoea coma
5
Q
approx how much sodium is required per day
A
100- 150 mmol / day
6
Q
approx how much potassium is required per day
A
30- 60 mmol/ day
7
Q
how much sodium does one liter of saline contain
A
150 mml
8
Q
what should you consider when prescribing fluids
A
hypo/hypervolaemic? fluid intake? fluid losses? what kind of fluid? iso/hyper/hypotonic what rate and volume of fluids
