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Conserving IV Fluids and Oral Rehydration

These resources are intended to assist with conserving medical supplies during a natural disaster.

Emergency Managers Nurses Physicians

In various disasters, institutions may experience a sudden critical shortage of all intravenous fluids, peritoneal dialysate, and irrigation solutions. IV fluids include normal saline, D5W, and lactated ringers.

In addition to this resource guide, PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for clinicians to better prepare for these unexpected events. Search the Resource Central website for more resources with keywords: rehydration, gastroenteritis, or fluid therapy for more information.

Black female nurse with iv drip medicine
Summary

Small- and Large-Volume Fluid Shortages – Suggestions for Management and Conservation

This fact sheet discusses strategies for managing fluid shortages in healthcare organizations due to a national shortage of large-volume parenteral solutions caused by the effects …
IV Port Saline Solution Flush
White Paper

Strategies for Surviving the IV Fluid Shortage: Antibiotic IV to PO Conversions & First Dose via IV Push

Hurricane Maria's aftermath continues to impact healthcare facilities nationwide as the shortage of IV fluids poses challenges in administering antimicrobials. To mitigate this crisis, strategies …
Doctor giving glass of water to child on hospital bed
Job Aid

Hemodynamic Support and IV Fluids Mitigation Strategies for Scarce Resources

This document provides detailed strategies for managing hemodynamic support and IV fluids in times of scarce resources, specifically focusing on different capacity levels - Conventional, …
Asian boy lying in bed with stomach ache
Job Aid

Emergency Department Clinical Pathway for Healthy Children with Dehydration from Gastroenteritis or Other Acute Illness

The page outlines a clinical pathway for managing gastroenteritis and dehydration in children. It covers signs, symptoms, and treatment options. The pathway emphasizes the importance …
Mother hand giving glass of water to sick child girl in the hospital
Summary

Guidelines for conservation of IV fluid bags during supply chain disruption

This summary provides valuable guidelines for conserving IV fluid bags during supply chain disruptions, particularly in the context of the ongoing pandemic. It offers crucial …
Latin woman doctor checks the belly of a child in her office to rule out diseases such as appendicitis, gastroenteritis
Module

Gastroenteritis: Nuances in Management

Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to: * Appropriately triage children with gastroenteritis * Define oral rehydration therapy (ORT) and describe its …