PSA Flashcards
What are the daily requirements for water, Na, K and glucose?
Water - 25-30ml/kg/24h
Na and K - 1mmol/kg/24h
Glucose - 50-100g/24h
What is the maximum rate of potassium infusion?
10mmol/h
What is the volume and rate for maintenance fluids?
1000ml over 8-12 hours
What is the volume and rate for maintenance and replacement fluids?
1000ml over 4-6 hours
Minimum 30ml/kg/24h water
What fluid is given in emergency resuscitation?
Sodium chloride 0.9% 500ml 15 minutes
What fluids are given in hypoglycaemia?
Glucose 20% 100ml 15 minutes
What fluids are given in hypokalaemia?
Sodium chloride 0.9%/ potassium chloride 0.3% 1000ml 4hr
What fluid is given in emergency resuscitation in paediatrics?
Sodium chloride 0.9% 10ml/kg 15 minutes
What are the maintenance fluid requirements for children?
100ml/kg/24h for <10kg
50ml/kg/24h for 10-20kg
20ml/kg/24h for >20kg
What volumes of electrolytes does NaCl 0.9% 1000ml contain?
150mmol Na
What volume of electrolytes does KCl 0.3% 1000ml contain?
40mmol K
What volume of electrolytes does KCl 0.15% 1000ml contain?
20mmol K
What volume of glucose does a 5% 1000ml bag contain?
50g
Where in the BNF do you find information on opioid conversions?
Palliative care
Where in the BNF do you find information on HRT?
Sex hormones