Does the ordered medication comply with the guideline? If not, what should be the infusion rate of the PLR 1L and how many PLR 1L will be used?
Does the ordered medication comply with the guideline? If not, what should be the infusion rate of the PLR 1L and how many PLR 1L will be used?
Chapter23: Pediatric Intravenous Medications
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The doctor ordered PLR 1L (80/ml hour) for a 78 kg patient.
The Surviving Sepsis Guideline indicates that
"For patients with sepsis induced hypoperfusion or septic shock we
suggest that at least 30 mL/kg of intravenous (IV) crystalloid fuid
should be given within the frst 3 h of resuscitation."
Does the ordered medication comply with the guideline? If not, what should be the infusion rate of the PLR 1L and how many PLR 1L will be used?
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