Nutritional status assessment Flashcards
1
Q
What is the protocol for fluid resus?
A
500ml bolus of crystalloid 134mmol/L Na min, reassess with ABCDE, if <2000ml given then another 250-500ml bolus
2
Q
What is the protocol for fluid maintenance?
A
25-30ml/kg/day water
1mmol/kg/day Na, K, Cl2+
50-100g/day glucose
3
Q
How long can maintenance fluids be kept?
A
Up to 3 days, if any more than 3 days then NG fluids/enteral feeding preferable
4
Q
What is the difference between how crystalloids and colloids maintain fluid volume?
A
Crystalloids increase intravascular volume
Colloids increase interstitial and intracellular volume