Lecture 5 IV Fluids Made Simple Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of the body mass is water
A
60%
2
Q
What percentage of the TBW does the ICF make up
A
40%
3
Q
What percentage of the TBW does the ECF make up
A
20%
4
Q
How many particles does 1 osmole contain
A
6.02 X 10^23 particles
5
Q
What is osmolarity
A
Number of osmoles of solute/litre
6
Q
What is the formula to calculate plasma osmolarity
A
2([Na] + [K]) + urea + glucose
7
Q
What is the algorithm for IV fluid therapy in adults
A
ABCDE assessment
Fluid resuscitation
Routine maintenance
Replacement and Redistribution
8
Q
A hyportonic solution would cause cell____
A
Swelling
9
Q
A hypertonic solution would cause cell____
A
Dehydration
