Colloids vs Crystalloids Flashcards
Large Molecules which make them more efficient at increasing the fluid volume in blood
Colloids
Small molecules that are less expensive and provide immediate fluid resuscitation
Crystalloids
Name examples of Colloids
Fresh Frozen Plasma
Albumin
Packed RBCs
Name examples of Crystalloids
Hypertonic, Hypotonic, and Isotonic
Colloids are used for
Shock, burns, pancreatitis, and excessive bleeding.
What is the half life of colloids?
Hours or days.
What is the half life of crystalloids?
30- 60 minutes
are not ideal for vegan or vegetarian patients.
Colloids
What has an higher risk for anaphylaxis?
Colloids
Large amounts can cause CHF
Colloids
Large amounts of this can cause Pulmonary Edema
Crystalloids
What is the fluid volume replacement ratio for Colloids?
1:1
What is the fluid volume ratio for crystalloids?
3:1. Great for rapid volume replacement