Common IV replacement Fluids (Per liter) Flashcards

1
Q

What accounts for tonicity?

A

Mainly electrolytes; thus, NS and LR are
both isotonic, whereas 1/2 NS is hypotonic
to serum

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2
Q

What happens to the lactate

in LR in the body?

A

Converted into bicarbonate; thus, LR
cannot be used as a maintenance fluid
because patients would become alkalotic

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3
Q
IVF replacement by anatomic
site:
Gastric (NGT)
Biliary
Pancreatic
Small bowel (ileostomy)
Colonic (diarrhea)
A
D5 1/2 NS + 20 KCl
LR+/-sodium bicarbonate
LR+/-sodium bicarbonate
LR
LR+/-sodium bicarbonate
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