Fluids And Drug Prescription Flashcards

1
Q

How to check paeds skin turgor?

A

Lateral Abdo wall in umbilicus

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2
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How to check Cap refill in paeds?

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Chest, 5 sec. Normal is return

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3
Q

How to ask about wet nappies?

A

How many now, vs. normal?
How many today?
Feel heavy?

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4
Q

How to measure urine output in paeds?

A

Measure weight of nappies

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5
Q

How much weight should 6-12month old gain per week.

A

70-90g/week

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6
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What causes low sodium

A
  • Too much hypotonic fluid
  • Lost through stool
  • Increase ADH
  • renal losses (Rarer)
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7
Q

How to check sodium in paeds, to see if losing where?

A

Urine osmolality

Urine sodium

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8
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Fluids in paeds:

A

4,2,1

100, 50, 20ml /hr

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9
Q

How much fluids in unwell child?

A

2/3 maintenance

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10
Q

Gastro, what kind of rehydration Best?

A

NGT or enteral is best

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