What type of fluids would you give to a patient with heart disease?
hypotonic
Colloids are well suited for use in what?
resuscitation
fluid administration should be titrated to what?
effect on the basis of clinical response
What is the equation for replacement rate?
replacement rate= dehydration + ongoing losses + maintenance
SubQ route should not be choosen in what patients?
patients with dehydration, hypotension, or significant electrolyte balance
monitoring fluid therapy during resuscitation phase is geared towards what?
cardiovascular stability, blood volume, and perfusion parameters
blood transfusion is likely to be necessary if PCV falls below what?
20 - 25%