Fluid Balance Charts

Worked Example

John’s Fluid Balance Chart for 24 hours shows:

Intake: IV Fluid 1250mL, Oral Fluids 975mL
Output: Urine 1055mL, Vomit 80mL, Wound Drainage 35mL

Q1. Calculate the total Input
Q2. Calculate the total Output

Further Example 1

John’s Fluid Balance Chart for 24 hours shows:

Intake: IV Fluid 1095mL, Oral Fluids 640mL
Output: Urine 440mL, Vomit 90mL, Wound Drainage 55mL

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Further Example 2

John’s Fluid Balance Chart for 24 hours shows:

Intake: IV Fluid 1380mL, Oral Fluids 275mL
Output: Urine 1045mL, Vomit 10mL, Wound Drainage 15mL

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Further Example 3

John’s Fluid Balance Chart for 24 hours shows:

Intake: IV Fluid 850mL, Oral Fluids 1125mL
Output: Urine 480mL, Vomit 135mL, Wound Drainage 40mL