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Principles of Fluid Therapy (view source)
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==Fluid Rate Calculations==
==Fluid Rate Calculations==
When calculating the fluid requirements of a patient, there are 3 elements to consider -
# Replacement
# Maintainance
# Ongoing Losses
''Replacements'' are calculated based on the level of dehydration. Dehydration is based upon clinical assessment of each individual patient. Most commonly, skin tent is used for assessment.
==Special Considerations==
==Special Considerations==