These support materials help staff in recording observations within Sunrise to monitor a patient’s hydration.
The Hydration Assessment Tool guides the user to use either a Fluid Balance Chart or Hydration Chart.
Fluid Balance Chart
The Fluid Balance Chart monitors a patient's intake and output of fluid over a 24 hour period.
Video (7 minutes): Fluid Balance Chart Flowsheet
00:00 Introduction
00:36 Hydration Assessment Tool
01:36 Fluid Balance Chart Flowsheet
03:35 Adding New Parameters
04:42 Discontinue/Reinstate Parameters
05:13 Modify Row Label
05:56 Enter/Modify Comments
06:34 Final Note
The Hydration Chart
The Hydration Chart is for patients who do not need a Fluid Balance Chart but need to ensure that the patient drinks enough to stay hydrated throughout the day and is passing the appropriate volume of urine.
Video (6 minutes): Hydration Chart Flowsheet
00:00 Introduction
00:21 Hydration Assessment Tool
01:42 Hydration Chart Flowsheet
Open the attachment below for a Hydration Factsheet:-