IV FLUIDS

INTRODUCTION

LEARNING MODULE: IV FLUIDS


Dr Sangeetha Govinda Rajoo, E-Learning Fellow in Clinical Pharmacology and Prescribing.

Correspondence: s.g.rajoo@qmul.ac.uk

Edited by: Dr Mel Lobo, Consultant Physician, Barts & The London.

Learning Outcomes (Year 3 MET 3A) :

1) Types of IV Fluid

2) Uses of IV Fluid peri-operatively

3) How to write a simple post operative fluid regimen

4) Simple assessment of patient fluid status

5)Procedures for the safe prescription and delivery of blood (covered in module on Blood Products & Transfusion)

Learning Aims: Whilst setting out to address the above objectives, I hope this module will help you with the more practical element of prescribing within the clinical setting.


Target Audience: Year 3 Medical Students - Foundation Doctors

Dr Sangeetha Govinda Rajoo, E-Learning Fellow in Clinical Pharmacology and Prescribing, Barts & The London SMD, QMUL.