Add 18 mEq KCl to your patient’s IV bag how many mL will you place in the IV bag?

• Milliequivalents
• Most electrolytes come in milliequivalents instead of milligrams
• KCl-  Potassium Chloride
▫ Treats hypokalemia
▫ Adverse effects: Hyperkalemia & death
▫ Give IV, dilute and SLOW
▫ Average dose: 0.5 mEq/hour, not to exceed 60 mEq/Liter
▫ Typically comes in a 10 mL bottle, 2 mEq per mL
▫ Other names: Tumil K (oral supplement)
Practice questions:
1. The veterinarian asks you to add 18 mEq KCl to your patient’s IV bag- how many mL will you place in the IV bag?

2. The veterinarian asks you to add 4 mL of KCl to your patient’s IV bag- how many mEq are you adding to the IV bag?

Using the information in your PowerPoint, (when using a dose range, choose the midpoint for calculations)
3. Calculate maintenance fluids for a 45 lb dog
4. Calculate maintenance fluids for a 6 lb cat:
5. Calculate shock fluids for a 40 lb dog:
6. Calculate shock fluids for a 4 lb cat: