This came from the guidelines presented on 7/26/17: If there is physician/APN/PA documentation identifying the patient has obesity (defined as a Body Mass Index >30), the clinician may choose to use Ideal Body Weight (IBW) to determine the 30ml/kg crystalloid fluid volume. If the clinician prefers to use IBW, the clinician must state that IBW will be the weight used to determine the 30 mL/kg as the target ordered volume.
From: Sepsisgroups [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Belfi, Karen Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017 11:01 AM To: Nicole Dyess; [email protected] Subject: Re: [Sepsis Groups] FLUID REQUIREMENTS This message came from an external source. Please exercise caution when opening any attachments or clicking on links. 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:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Nicole Dyess Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2017 12:02 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> 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 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> ________________________________ 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 [Description: Description: cid:[email protected]] ________________________________ Join HonorHealth in creating a healthier planet. Please print this email only if necessary. HonorHealth<http://www.HonorHealth.com>
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