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beetle08 · 02-13-2007, 12:33 AM

Hi, If you have a patient who has a compromised cardiovascular status (85yrs). Would you rehydrate using a macro or micro drip iv set. Would you want iv fluids running faster or slower.

Thanks.

jessicalee · 02-13-2007, 06:46 PM

anyone with cardiac problems should be placed on a fluid balance chart and they are usually put on a fluid restriction- where i work its 1.5litres a day. too much fluid causes overload on the heart and can lead to oedema.

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beetle08 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3	Challenge Hi, If you have a patient who has a compromised cardiovascular status (85yrs). Would you rehydrate using a macro or micro drip iv set. Would you want iv fluids running faster or slower. Thanks.

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jessicalee Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 15	Re: Challenge anyone with cardiac problems should be placed on a fluid balance chart and they are usually put on a fluid restriction- where i work its 1.5litres a day. too much fluid causes overload on the heart and can lead to oedema.

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