Summary of key points
The AAHA/AAFP Fluid Therapy Guidelines are summarized as follows:
The AAHA/AAFP Fluid Therapy Guidelines are summarized as follows:
Evaluation and monitoring parameters that may be used for patients receiving fluid therapy include:
Determining the route of fluid administration
Recommendations for Anesthetic Fluid Rates
Dehydration assessment
A review of fluid therapy.
The assessment of patient history, chief complaint, and physical exam findings will determine the need for additional testing and fluid therapy. Assess for the following three types of fluid disturbances:
Whether administered either during anesthesia or to a sick patient, fluid therapy often begins with the maintenance rate , which is the amount of fluid estimated to maintain normal patient fluid balance.
One of the most common uses of fluid therapy is for patient support during the perianesthetic period. Decisions regarding whether to provide fluids during anesthesia and the type and volume used depend on many factors.