Managing Fluid Balance
Course Overview:
This is a half-day workshop aimed at health care workers who are responsible for monitoring the fluid balance of their patients.
Indicative Audience:
Health Care Workers (HCW) across all health care settings.
Aims of the programme:
- To understand the principles of fluid balance and the importance of accurate fluid measurement
- To understand the common causes of dehydration or overhydration and the implications of each
- To develop competence and confidence in the completion of fluid balance charts
- To identify the role of the HCW in the accurate measurement of fluid input and output
Course Content:
- Common causes of dehydration and overhydration
- Signs and symptoms of dehydration and overhydration
- Complications of dehydration or overhydration
- Using a fluid balance chart accurately
- The role of the HCW in fluid balance monitoring
- Record keeping
- Referring to a health care professional
Indicative Duration:
Half day.