PT Amounts Flashcards
1
Q
When a patient appears hypovolemic what saline should be given as resus (and in what 2 acute scenarios would this be dangerous to do)?
A
500ml of 0.9% crystalloid saline over 15mins.
Unless the patient is showing signs of ACS/ congestive heart failure, or severe septic shock
2
Q
After an initial resus fluid amount, how much can you give (avg) per review, and at what point should a specialist be called?
A
on every review (minimal of daily) a bolus of 250 - 500ml can be given. Then call someone after they have either reached euvolia or 2L has been given
3
Q
What is the average daily requirement of (a) water, (b) also in a 70kg male, (c) glucose, (d) sodium/ chloride/ potassium?
A
(a) 25-30ml/Kg/day, (b) 2L
(c) 50-100g
(d) up to 1mmol
