PSA Flashcards
(22 cards)
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
Where in the BNF do you find information on overdoses?
Poisoning
Where in the BNF do you find information on INR?
Oral anticoagulants
Where in the BNF do you find information on steroid conversions?
Glucocorticoid therapy
Where in the BNF do you find information on heparins?
Parenteral anticoagulants
Where in the BNF do you find information on which medications to stop prior to surgery?
Surgery and long term medications
Where in the BNF do you find information on emergency scenarios in GP?
Medical emergencies in the community
Where in the BNF do you find information on creatinine clearance?
Prescribing in renal impairment
