EDW Flashcards
1
Q
What is EDW?
A
Is what the patient would way without any extra fluid on them.
2
Q
How many times should EDW be assessed?
A
ETW should be assessed and reviewed on a regular basis or when patients complain of shortness of breath, lightheadedness, and dizziness in between treatments.
3
Q
What is AW?
A
Aw is how much weight in KG we need to remove to get the patient down to his EDW.
4
Q
Math for AW:
A
Pretreatment weight- EDW= AW
5
Q
Do we add 500 ml to the AW?
A
Yes it is for prime and rinse back.
