IV Fluids Flashcards
1
Q
indications for IV fluids
A
- resuscitation
- replacement
- maintenance
2
Q
two main types of fluids
A
- crystalloids
2. colloids
3
Q
examples of crystalloids
A
0.9% saline 5% dextrose 0.18% NaCl in 4% glucose Hartmann's plasma-Lyte 148
4
Q
example of colloid
A
human albumin solution
5
Q
when are colloids used?
A
decompensated liver disease
6
Q
what does 0.9% saline contain?
A
1L water
154mmol Na+
154mmol Cl-
7
Q
risks with using 0.9% saline
A
hypernatraemia metabolic acidosis (hyperchloraemic)
8
Q
what does dextrose contain?
A
1L water, 50g glucose
9
Q
what does 0.18% NaCl in 4% dextrose contain?
A
1L water
31 Na
31 Cl
40g glucose
10
Q
what does Hartmann’s contain?
A
water Na Cl K Ca lactate (reduce risk of acidosis)
11
Q
what does Hartmanns fill?
A
ECF
12
Q
what does dextrose fill?
A
all
13
Q
what does plasma-Lyte 148 contain?
A
water Na Cl K Mg acetate gluconate
14
Q
what does plasma contain
A
Na 135-145
Cl 92-109
Ca 192.35
K 3.5-5
15
Q
which are the isotonic solutions?
A
0.9% saline
Hartmann’s
plasma-Lyte
