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
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
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