IV Fluids Therapy Colloids and Crystalloids Flashcards
1
Q
Why do we administer intravenous fluids in the perioperative periods
A
To maintain homeostasis of water and electrolytes so as to To ensure adequate circulating volume to carry oxygen to the cells and prevent organ failure
2
Q
What is a crystalloid
A
A solution of ions (Na & CL) and or small sugars dissolved in water.
passes freely through the microvascular epithelium
Distribution determined by sodium
3
Q
Crystalloids expand which fluid compartment
A
Interstitial volume rather than plasma volume
4
Q
Examples of Crystalloids
A
0.9% Sodium chloride
Hartmanns solution
Dextrose saline
