IV Fluids Flashcards
1
Q
Do all patients need IV fluids?
A
no
2
Q
what is the 4/2/1 rule for giving IV fluids?
A
- tells you how much fluid to give an hour
- first 10 kg - 4 ml per each
- next 10 kg - 2 ml per each
- after that - 1 ml per kg
3
Q
what is shock
A
a syndrome in which tissue perfusion is reduced such that blood flow is inadequate to meet cellular metabolic requirements
