IV fluids Flashcards
1
Q
when is dextrose useful and when is it not ?
A
useful - chronic dehydration, hypernatraemia
not useful - resuscitation, low albumin
2
Q
when are crystalloids useful and when are they not ?
A
useful - acute dehydration, AKI, resuscitation
not useful - long term hypernatraemic
3
Q
when are plasma expanders useful and when are they not ?
A
liver patients useful
