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What are examples of crystalloid fluids?
1. Normal saline (NS)
2. 1/2NS
3. D5W 1/2NS + 20 mEq/L KCL
4. Lactated Ringer (LR)
What are examples of colloid fluids?
1. Albumin
2. FFP
3. Dextran
4. Hydroxyethyl starch
What are the types of electrolyte-free water?
1. D5W
2. D10W
Why is electrolyte-free water (EFW) a bad choice for intravascular volume expansion?
EFW fully distributes to all 3 fluid compartments.
What are the 2 reasons for using electrolyte-free water?
1. To correct _______________ _______________.
2. To quickly lower ____________ ____________ when it is critically elevated.
1. persistent hypoglycemia
2. serum osmolarity
What are the 4 categories of IV fluids?
1. Crystalloid
2. Colloid
3. Electrolyte-free water
4. Blood (packed RBCs)
What are the 5 most relevant constituents of plasma?
1. Na
2. K
3. Ca
4. Glucose
5. HCO
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Author
NavyArmy
ID
342911
Card Set
IV Fluids
Description
Concepts on use of IV fluids for resuscitation, maintenance, or replacement.
Updated
2018-10-13T03:52:43Z
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