1) Maintain euvolemia (normal fluid volume status) for all neurosurgery patients at all times, with no free water given unless specifically ordered.
2) Limit total fluid intake to 3 liters per day, including IV fluids, medications, blood products, and tube feeds. Reduce baseline IV fluid rates if necessary to stay within the limit.
3) For patients returning from procedures, hold IV fluids until urine output decreases after equilibrating additional intraoperative fluids, then restart fluids at a reduced rate.
1) Maintain euvolemia (normal fluid volume status) for all neurosurgery patients at all times, with no free water given unless specifically ordered.
2) Limit total fluid intake to 3 liters …