Iv Fluids Flashcards
1
Q
Daily intake of water and NaCl
A
2550ml
10.5g
2
Q
Glucose 5%
A
Isosmotic
Distributed through intra/extracellular spaces
Glucose is metabolised to water
To rehydrate
3
Q
Mimic daily oral intake
A
2L glucose 5%
500ml NaCl
4
Q
NaCl
A
Reduce in kidney/heart failure
Isosmotic with plasma
Fluid resuscitation 500ml over 15mins
5
Q
Potassium infusion rate should not exceed
A
20mmol/hr
6
Q
Normal daily potassium maintenance
A
40-60mmol
7
Q
How much of colloids remain in blood plasma?
A
80%
8
Q
How much of NaCl remains in blood plasma?
A
20%
9
Q
Hartmanns solution
A
Fluid resuscitation
Sodium lactate compound
Less likely to cause hypercholaeramic acidosis)
10
Q
Hypoglycaemia/ hyperkalaemia
A
Hypertonic glucose 10%
11
Q
Shock/burns/sepsis
A
Gelofusine
