Q i hour po furosemide for enhanced diuresis

A 92 yo woman has CHF, edema and SOB on furosemide 60 mg qam.  VisTa reminds Dr that constant infusion of furosemide (mimic by giving furosemide 10 mg po q1hr x 6 doses) can effect greater diruresis.  Patient returns in 2 wks w/o edema or shortness of breath, having lost 15 lbs.

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