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Crystalloids (ASAN002/7) Flashcards

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What are Crystalloids? (1)

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Water–based solutions that contain small particles (ions & molecules).

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What are the common constituents of Crystalloids? (3)

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  • Electrolytes
  • Glucose or Dextrose
  • Buffers
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What are common Electrolytes found in Crystalloids? (5)

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  • Sodium
  • Potassium
  • Calcium
  • Magnesium
  • Chloride
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What is the main purpose of Electrolytes in Crystalloids? (2)

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  • to replace or maintain plasma levels
  • to correct electrolyte imbalances
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What is the purpose of Glucose or Dextrose in Crystalloids? (1)

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To provide energy to the patient

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What is the purpose of Buffers in Crystalloids? (1)

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To correct or maintain the normal acid–base balance of plasma.

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What are the main characteristics of Crystalloids? (2)

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  • The small particles readily pass through membranes and into all body compartments.
  • The fluid is rapidly redistributed through the body.
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Do Crystalloids stay in the intravascular space?

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No

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What % of crystalloid fluids given will leave the intravascular space within 30 mins of administration?

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75%

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IMAGE – Crystalloids passing through membrane

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What types of Tonicity can Crystalloid solutions be? (3)

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  • Isotonic
  • Hypotonic
  • Hypertonic
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What are the two types of fluids that Crystalloids are divided into? (2)

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  • Replacement fluids
  • Maintenance fluids
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What is the aim of Replacement fluids? (2)

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Replace patient deficits of water & electrolytes.

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What are Replacement fluids used to correct? (2)

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  • Dehydration
  • Hypovolaemia
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What are the main characteristics of Replacement fluids? (3)

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  • Similar composition to plasma
  • Isotonic
  • Can be given rapidly in large volumes without causing electrolyte shifts.
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What are the two most common Replacement fluids? (2)

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  • Hartmann’s (Lactated Ringers Solution)
  • 0.9% NaCl (Normal saline)
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What is the other name for Hartmann’s? (2)

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Lactated Ringers Solution or LRS

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What are the main characteristics of Hartmann’s? (6)

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  • Crystalloid solution
  • Isotonic
  • Similar concentration of electrolytes as extracellular fluid
  • High concentrations of Sodium & Chloride
  • Small amounts of Potassium & Calcium
  • Lactate as a buffer
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Why must a patient’s liver function be adequate if administering Hartmann’s? (1)

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Has a negative ion that requires hepatic metabolism

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What is 0.9% NaCl commonly called?

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Normal Saline

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What are the main characteristics of 0.9% NaCl? (4)

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  • Isotonic
  • High concentrations of Sodium & Chloride
  • No Potassium
  • Can be used with other fluids / medications
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Why would a type of fluid be classed as a Maintenance Fluid? (1)

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When used to ‘maintain’ fluid balance.

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Why are Maintenence fluids used? (2)

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To meet patient’s ongoing sensible & insensible fluid losses

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When is it appropriate to use Maintenance fluids? (1)

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Once hydration has been restored.

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How do we determine Maintenance fluid requirements? (2)
Insensible fluid losses + Sensible fluid losses
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What are the main characteristics of Maintenance fluids? (3)
* Hypotonic * Lower Sodium & Chloride content * Lower osmolality
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What electrolyte often needs to be added to maintenance fluids to maintain it? (1)
Potassium
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What are two common Maintenance fluids? (2)
* 0.45% NaCl + 2.5% Dextrose * Plasmalyte 56
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What is the main characteristic of Hypertonic Crystalloids? (1)
High osmolality
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What are Hypertonic Crystalloids often used for? (1)
Rapid volume expansion
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What is the main benefit to using Hypertonic Crystalloids? (1)
Small amts can be used to increase the intravascular space, which will increase circulating volume.
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How does Hypertonic Saline cause a sudden rapid rise in circulating blood volume? (1)
Causes fluid to move from extravasulcar space into intravascular space.
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When is it beneficial to use Hypertonic Saline? (2)
In early tx of hypovolaemic & haemorrhagic shock.
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When should Hypertonic Saline be used with caution & why? (2)
* When used in severely dehydrated patients * It will worsen dehydration.
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What type of fluids are recommend to be adminsted with Hypertonic Saline? (1)
Replacement Crystalloids
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What is the benefit of administering Replacement Crystalloids and Hypertonic Saline together? (2)
Prolongs desired effect (↑ circulating volume)
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What are the major beneficial haemodynamic effects of Hypertonic Saline? (5)
* ↑ myocardial contractility * ↑ cardiac output * ↓ peripheral vasucular resistance * Precapillary vasodilation * Minimises risk of cerebral oedema – esp. with head trauma.
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Why is it beneficial to administer Hypertonic Saline to a patient with head trauma? (1)
Minimises risk of cerebral oedema
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How does giving large amounts of replacement fluids affect Intracranial Pressure? (2)
* During hypovolaemic shock it ↓ below normal due to systemic hypotention. * If large amts of replacement fluids are given = ↑ IC pressure above normal, which may ↑ cerebral oedema & interfere with cerebral blood flow.
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How does Hypertonic Saline protect the brain from Increased Intracranial Pressure? (1)
By helping to keep fluid in intravascular space rather than crossing into brain.
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What are the main characteristics of Mannitol? (3)
* Hypertonic crystalloid * Osmotic diuretic * It is a high molecular–weight sugar.
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How does an Osmotic diuretic work? (2)
Acts in kidneys to remove excess body water from blood & convert to urine.
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What is Mannitol mainly used for?
* Prevent & treat oliguria (low urine output) associated with kidney failure * Reduce ↑ pressure in brain (cerebral oedema) & intraocular pressure in eyes * Promotes excreation of substances, i.e. aspirin & barbiturates in overdoses.

ASAN002 - Medical Nursing (25 decks)

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