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Evaluation and monitoring parameters that may be used for patients receiving fluid therapy include:

Table 2

Determining the route of fluid administration

Table 4

Recommendations for Anesthetic Fluid Rates

Table 6

A review of fluid therapy.

General principles and patient assessment

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:

Fluids for maintenance and replacement

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.

Fluids and anesthesia

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.

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