i.e. he orders 125ml/hr NSS
Where does he come up with the 125? Can't see to hunt down an answer on this. Is it to simplistic to assume its simply based on hydration status? For example a dehydrated pt recieves a higher rate of admiinistration whereas a edematous pt would receive a lower rate? But I thought that was the reason for the hypotensive vs hypertensive fluids. What gives?
For some reason I would think that # must be calculated somehow but I just seem to find a calculation anywehere.
edit: Should note I'm thinking in terms of maintenance i.e. not a pt in the ED who is hypotensive or some such instance.