DILUTION GUIDE FOR FLUID RESTRICTED CRITICALLY ILL ADULTS

Critically ill patients are individuals with severe and often life-threatening medical conditions that require round-the-clock monitoring and care by a specialized team of healthcare professionals.

Pharmacotherapy in critically ill patients often requires many special considerations. One of the most common and important consideration in critically ill patients is fluid restriction. It is of utmost importance for healthcare providers to carefully monitor fluid requirements and fluid intake which should be tailored to each patient's unique needs to avoid any unnecessary complications. Hence, it is often a challenge for Critical Care Pharmacists to recommend the most judicious volume for drug dilution prior to its administration.

The aim of this guideline is to provide practical guide for pharmacists in managing patients with fluid restriction where normal recommendation for certain drug dilution may not be feasible.