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Basic Concepts of Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy

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acidosis<br />

pH 7.2-7.4 – there is very little evidence to support correction<br />

with bicarbonate.<br />

pH 95 mmHg.<br />

iv furosemide can be tried if the patient is haemodynamically<br />

stable <strong>and</strong> adequately intravascularly filled. The dose is<br />

dependent on the severity <strong>of</strong> AKI. Furosemide 160 mg (slow<br />

infusion over 1 hour) may be required for severe AKI<br />

(stage 3) (Table 19).<br />

renal replacement therapy if the patient is in extremis ±<br />

being ventilated<br />

90

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