Fluids in Surgery Flashcards
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2
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What are the indications for giving fluids in surgery?
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3
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What are the signs of hypovolaemia?
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4
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What are the signs of hypervolaemia?
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5
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What are the types of fluids available?
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colloids and crystalloids
6
Q
What are some examples of colloids?
What is their MOA?
What are they used for?
What are their associated risks?
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7
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What are 3 examples of crystalloids
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8
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What are the components of 0.9% Nacl? What are the uses and risks? What would be the typically prescribed regimen for Nacl for a 70kg male?
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9
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What are the components and uses of hartmann’s?
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10
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What are the components of 5% dextrose? What are the uses and risks? What would be the typically prescribed regimen for dextrose for a 70kg male?
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11
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What is the MOA of a crystalloid?
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