The guidelines state not to use ideal body weight.
Use the patient's actual weight. Use estimated weight only if actual weight is not available to determine the volume of crystalloid fluids the patient should receive. Do not use ideal weight. Karen Belfi, RN, MSN Quality Outcomes Coordinator Lankenau Medical Center (484)476-8092 From: Sepsisgroups [mailto:sepsisgroups-boun...@lists.sepsisgroups.org] On Behalf Of Nicole Dyess Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2017 12:02 PM To: sepsisgroups@lists.sepsisgroups.org Subject: [EXTERNAL] [Sepsis Groups] FLUID REQUIREMENTS This message originated from outside MLHS systems. Any attachments or links should be carefully considered before proceeding. Please contact the Help Desk at 484-596-4357 with any questions or forward a questionable email to helpd...@mlhs.org<mailto:helpd...@mlhs.org> ________________________________ For the 30ml/kg fluid requirement, is anyone using IBW for your obese patients? I have found conflicting statements on if this will satisfy the requirement. If you do use IBW, can you send me your reference that supports using it. Thanks! Nicole Dyess, PharmD Antimicrobial Stewardship Team Leader Conway Regional Health System 2302 College Ave, Conway, AR 72034 (501) 513-5152 (501) 450-2368 Fax [cid:image001.png@01D30A05.76F97310]
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