Fluids and crystalloids Flashcards
1
Q
What are the types of blood products?
A
- Whole blood
Plasma - Cryoprecipitate – frozen plasma
- Oxyglobin – commonerical product, similar to haemoglobin.
2
Q
What are colloids and their uses?
A
- Contain large molecules which remain in the circulation and expand the plasma volume
- Used in blood volume needs
3
Q
What are crystalloids and their uses?
A
- Can pass readily through cell membranes
- Commonly used solution
4
Q
What are the types of crystalloids?
A
- Isotonic
- Hypotonic
- Hypertonic
5
Q
What is isotonic?
A
- Exerts the same osmotic pressure as blood plasma
- Normal saline
6
Q
What is hypotonic?
A
- Exerts a lower osmotic pressure as blood plasma
- Sterile water
7
Q
What is hypertonic?
A
- Exerts a greater osmatic pressure as blood plasma
- Hypertonic saline
