IV Fluid for General Anesthesia

ANESTHESIA FLUID MANAGEMENT

PATIENT WEIGHT (KG)

AGE (YEARS)

HEIGHT (CM)

ASA CLASS

EXPECTED DURATION (HOURS)

BLOOD LOSS (ML)

NPO TIME (HOURS)

TEMPERATURE (°C)

MAINTENANCE FLUID (ML/KG/HR)

DEFICIT REPLACEMENT (ML/KG/HR)

ANESTHESIA FLUID GUIDELINES

Fluid Components Maintenance: 4 mL/kg/hr, Deficit: 2 mL/kg/hr × NPO hours, Blood Loss: 3:1 replacement ratio

Safety Guidelines Maximum 20 mL/kg/hr, Monitor urine output, Assess cardiac function, Consider comorbidities

Clinical Tips Always verify patient weight, Consider ASA classification, Monitor vital signs, Adjust for special cases