Fluids, electrolytes, nutrition
Posted By: Horski on 2008-12-01
In Reply to: acronym help - bowser
Subject: Fluids, electrolytes, nutrition
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FLUIDS, ELECTROLYTES AND NUTRITION:
Subject: FLUIDS, ELECTROLYTES AND NUTRITION:
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maybe FEN for fluid, electrolytes, nutrition....
Subject: maybe FEN for fluid, electrolytes, nutrition....
then giving electrolyte values.
FEN..just a guess: fluid, electrolytes and nutrition?
Subject: FEN..just a guess: fluid, electrolytes and nutrition?
electrolytes nm
Subject: electrolytes nm
nm
Electrolytes nm
Subject: Electrolytes nm
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The only one that comes to mind is electrolytes?
Subject: The only one that comes to mind is electrolytes?
s/l nutrition
Subject: s/l nutrition
Physical Examination: Average built and _____ s/l "nutrition"
"emergency stat electrolytes" sm
Subject: "emergency stat electrolytes" sm
The one for the CBC might be WBCs (if not already stated), and P&P for electrolytes could be CMP
Subject: The one for the CBC might be WBCs (if not already stated), and P&P for electrolytes could be CMP
Nutrition support
Subject: Nutrition support
A patient who is 65 years old is cachectic and weak would benefit from nutritional support so is started on ( ? ) one can a day. It sounds like Pulmicare.
tendon nutrition? sm
Subject: tendon nutrition? sm
possibility of a tendon rupture if there is chronic inflammation around the tendon or even if there is "tendon nutrition" from the screw.
nutrition support s/l -magic cup-
Subject: nutrition support s/l -magic cup-
Adult female patient, malnourished. On discharge med list: 1. ProCel 1 packet daily. 2. s/l -magic cup- 1 p.o. nightly. It sounds pretty clear but just can't find this! TIA!!
PatPey, thanks for that nutrition site!
Subject: PatPey, thanks for that nutrition site!
That little tip of yours has already proven tremendously helpful for me! Thanks! 
Maybe bowels AND nutrition running together? nm
Subject: Maybe bowels AND nutrition running together? nm
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Based on the value (5.3) and the fact that it is listed with the electrolytes, could be potassium.
Subject: Based on the value (5.3) and the fact that it is listed with the electrolytes, could be potassium.
But that's not close to "moid." I think I would leave a blank.
Darn!! I also thought it might be a nutrition drink, something -cal. Sorry. nm
Subject: Darn!! I also thought it might be a nutrition drink, something -cal. Sorry. nm
maybe Vitaneed, sm for link to enteral nutrition formulas
Subject: maybe Vitaneed, sm for link to enteral nutrition formulas
http://www.drugs.com/cons/vitaneed.html
electrolytes (Carbon dioxide; chloride; potassium; sodium) levels? nm
Subject: electrolytes (Carbon dioxide; chloride; potassium; sodium) levels? nm
IV fluids..?
Subject: IV fluids..?
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IV fluids -- sm
Subject: IV fluids -- sm
How would you write the following:
1. "placed on D5 and a 1/2-normal saline at maintenance and a quarter."
2. and then later she says: "IV fluids, D5 and a 1/2 with 20 of KCl per liter"
These fractions confuse me. I assume the 1/2 goes with the normal saline in the first instance and maybe the "normal saline" is implied in the second instance, but how do I express these fractions? Did I do the "quarter" right in the first instance?
Fluids
Subject: Fluids
How about intravenous fluids were or was administered as in normal saline?
Vivonex: Enteral nutrition formulas are used as nutritional replacements for patients who are unable
Subject: Vivonex: Enteral nutrition formulas are used as nutritional replacements for patients who are unable to get enough nutrients in their diet
and therefore starting IV fluids? nm
Subject: and therefore starting IV fluids? nm
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There is "pooling" of fluids in various
Subject: There is "pooling" of fluids in various
parts of the body.
Fluids were administered.
Subject: Fluids were administered.
Sometimes fluids are given at a bolus rate
Subject: Sometimes fluids are given at a bolus rate
of so many mL per hour. 
extravasation - leakage of fluids
Subject: extravasation - leakage of fluids
FLUIDS: 500 mL Crystalloid; s/l Hexten 500 mL. TIA
Subject: FLUIDS: 500 mL Crystalloid; s/l Hexten 500 mL. TIA
x
IV fluids with D5 1/4 normal saline with s/l
Subject: IV fluids with D5 1/4 normal saline with s/l
10 KCL per liter at 50 an hour? and please what is the correct way to write D5 1/4 ?
Thanks
exudates is correct just like you have fluids. nm
Subject: exudates is correct just like you have fluids. nm
i just realized it's probably "IVF" - IV fluids ??
Subject: i just realized it's probably "IVF" - IV fluids ??
Might be turbinates are red and swollen. Yes they would want you to push fluids.
Subject: Might be turbinates are red and swollen. Yes they would want you to push fluids.
means excess of any of the body fluids
Subject: means excess of any of the body fluids
Word help, sounds like "cautious" IV fluids
Subject: Word help, sounds like "cautious" IV fluids
Can someone help me with a word, sounds like cautious or precautious IV fluids were initiated.
patient was dehydrated and s/l "resulsated" with IV fluids. nm
Subject: patient was dehydrated and s/l "resulsated" with IV fluids. nm
Pt with nausea and vomiting and s/l pre vert resulting in IV fluids. TIA
Subject: Pt with nausea and vomiting and s/l pre vert resulting in IV fluids. TIA
Pt needs fluids - Dr. says "Urine S/L ?spotsorium?" would be useful to determine status of flu
Subject: Pt needs fluids - Dr. says "Urine S/L ?spotsorium?" would be useful to determine status of fluids.
NM
Thank you! That makes sense, She says earlier that the patient got IV fluids.
Subject: Thank you! That makes sense, She says earlier that the patient got IV fluids.
Pt advised to increase her oral intake of fluids based on S/L ?leuk est? was trace. ?UNC&S? ordered
Subject: Pt advised to increase her oral intake of fluids based on S/L ?leuk est? was trace. ?UNC&S? ordered
NM
IV FLUIDS: 4000 mL of Crystalloid and 500 mL of Hespian. I can't confirm Hespian? Help? TIA!
Subject: IV FLUIDS: 4000 mL of Crystalloid and 500 mL of Hespian. I can't confirm Hespian? Help? TIA!
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