Table 16.6
Guide to fluid management

Crystalloids

10–20 ml/kg to replace preoperative deficit

4–6 ml/kg/hour to replace insensible losses

Colloids

10–15 ml/kg for haemodilution

To replace blood loss

Blood

To maintain haematocrit at 30%

Crystalloids

10–20 ml/kg to replace preoperative deficit

4–6 ml/kg/hour to replace insensible losses

Colloids

10–15 ml/kg for haemodilution

To replace blood loss

Blood

To maintain haematocrit at 30%

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