Loop Diuretic Sliding Scale (uses daily weights) Use of loop diuretic such as furosemide for adjunct treatment of CHF symptoms. Based on weight variation from maintenance weight Weight gain 1-3 pounds: No change to Diuretic dose Weight gain 3-5 pounds: Take extra Diuretic dose Weight gain >5 pounds: Call clinic nurse immediately [checkbox memo="display/hide references" name="footnotes" value=""][conditional field="footnotes" condition="(footnotes).is('')"] reference: [link url="//www.fpnotebook.com/cv/chf/systlcdysfnctn.htm" memo="#1"] FP Notebook Page[/conditional]
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