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1. For TFI:? Help with understanding IV infusion

   DeusExMachina replied to DeusExMachina's topic in Student Assist

   He is a post-op perforated appy pt with an NG tube, and I was told it was for fluid maintenance. There were no other lab values besides pre-op blood work. Thanks for all the explanations, very appreciated and super helpful!

2. For TFI:? Help with understanding IV infusion

   DeusExMachina replied to DeusExMachina's topic in Student Assist

   in that case, i'm completely stumped, i don't know why this pt is not getting something else to replace calories? the patient is 10 years old, but still seems like it would not be enough.

3. For TFI:? Help with understanding IV infusion

   DeusExMachina replied to DeusExMachina's topic in Student Assist

   Oh yea, you beat me to it! Yes, the patient is NPO.

4. For TFI:? Help with understanding IV infusion

   DeusExMachina replied to DeusExMachina's topic in Student Assist

   Figured it out... for total intake apparently. It's a maintenance line. So the KCl is for electrolytes, and not sure what the dextrose is intended to do?

5. For TFI:? Help with understanding IV infusion

   DeusExMachina posted a topic in Student Assist

   So my patient is getting NaCl 0.9% with Dextrose 5% and KCl 20 mmol/L... "for TFI" according to the doc's orders, but no matter where I look I cannot figure out what TFI is. Can someone please explain the purpose of the IV solution? The patient is ...