how to write a fluid prescription , basic principles

Fluid should be prescribed judiciously to give maximum benefit

1. Principles of fluid prescription

2. Prescription of IV Fluids IV fluids should be prescribed as any other drug The 4 Ds of Fluid prescription and 4 phases of IV fluid treatment can be used as guiding principles BK_MBBS_2024

3. The 4 Ds of fluid prescription D rug: Prescribe the type of fluid D osing: Indicate the amount of fluids and the rate D uration: Monitor the response and determine the minimum & maximum duration of therapy D e-escalation: Taper and eventually discontinue the fluid BK_MBBS_2024