Colloids vs Crystalloids Flashcards

1
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Large Molecules which make them more efficient at increasing the fluid volume in blood

A

Colloids

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Small molecules that are less expensive and provide immediate fluid resuscitation

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Crystalloids

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2
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Name examples of Colloids

A

Fresh Frozen Plasma
Albumin
Packed RBCs

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3
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Name examples of Crystalloids

A

Hypertonic, Hypotonic, and Isotonic

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4
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Colloids are used for

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Shock, burns, pancreatitis, and excessive bleeding.

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5
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What is the half life of colloids?

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Hours or days.

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6
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What is the half life of crystalloids?

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30- 60 minutes

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7
Q

are not ideal for vegan or vegetarian patients.

A

Colloids

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8
Q

What has an higher risk for anaphylaxis?

A

Colloids

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9
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Large amounts can cause CHF

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Colloids

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10
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Large amounts of this can cause Pulmonary Edema

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Crystalloids

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11
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What is the fluid volume replacement ratio for Colloids?

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1:1

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12
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What is the fluid volume ratio for crystalloids?

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3:1. Great for rapid volume replacement

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