Maintainance fluid therapy

Question 1

what is the indication of maintenance fluid therapy?

Answer 1

Patient is nil by mouth/unable to get normal daily fluid and electrolytes

Question 2

What is the aim of fluid therapy?

Answer 2

To meet the normal fluid and electrolyte requirements for the patient’s weight

Question 3

Name 2 isotonic IV fluids considered for maintainence therapy?

Answer 3

1. 0.9% normal saline

2. Hartmann’s

Question 4

Name 2 hypotonic IV fluids?

Answer 4

1. Dextrose (4%) saline (0.18)

2. 5% dextrose alone