Fluid Therapy Flashcards
1
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Fluid Types
A
- Crystalloids
- Colloids
2
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Crystalloid Fluids
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Water and Electrolytes
3
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Colloid Fluids
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Electrolytes and Large-weight Molecule
* used for resuscitiation for long-term
* Plasma / Hetastarch
4
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Types of Crystalloids
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- Hypotonic
- Hypertonic
- Isotonic
5
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Hypotonic Crystalloids
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More water than electrolytes
* Dextrose
* Half strength Saline
* NOT used for resuscitation
6
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Hypertonic Crystalloids
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More electrolytes than water
* 7% saline
7
Q
Hypertonic Crystalloid Uses
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Pull water from other areas
* used for head tauma
* splenic rupture
8
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Isotonic Crystalloid
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- Can be given SQ, IO, IV
- Normosol, LRS
9
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Fluid Delivery Methods
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- SQ
- IO
- IV
10
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Fluid Delivery Method
SQ
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- Easy, owner can do at home
- Only can use with specific patients - mild dehydration
- Easily infected
- Only use with isotonic fluids
11
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Fluid Delivery Method
IO
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- Use for patients unable to get IV - hypovolemic or neonatal
- Painful to put in
- Not for long-term
- Can get infected or cause nerve damage
12
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Fluid Delivery Method
IV
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- Use for long-term
- Large and rapid volumes
- Aseptic technique needed
13
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Fluid Phases
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- Resuscitation
- Replacement
- Maintenance
14
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Resuscitation Phase
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- Use for patients in shock
- Give amount over set time then reassess
15
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Maintenance Phase
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Use once dehydration and ongoing losses corrected
