Ep 45: Five Things About Fluids and Electrolytes With Rebecca Rashleigh-Rolls

In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Rebecca Rashleigh-Rolls, ICU Nurse Educator at RBWH. Bec helps us navigate through the complex world of fluids and electrolytes.

Bec’s Five Things

1. Fluids and electrolytes, why are they important?
2. What happens when the is too much or too little of either?
3. The two big electrolytes – sodium and potassium.
4. Nursing assessment and the nursing process (APIE).
5. FLUIDS mnemonic tool for the assessment toolbox.