IV therapy Flashcards
1
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5 Complications of IV Therapy with description
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- Infiltration
- tip of cannula slips out/through vein - Phlebitis
- vessel wall infection - site infection
- Bacteria in subcutaneous tissue - fluid overload
- increase BP, pulse, respirations - Air embolism
- air enters vein or artery and blocks it
2
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Signs and symptoms of air embolism
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- chest pain
- shoulder pain
- hypotension
- cyanosis
- change of level of consciousness
3
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Colloid solution properties
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- contains particles in solution
- Doesn’t cross semi-permeable membrane
- Dextran
4
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Crystalloid solution properties
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- made up at water and electrolytes
- crosses semi-permeable membrane
- dextrose, blood
5
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Crystalloid 0.9% normal saline uses
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- resuscitation and salt replacement
e.g diarrhoea, vomiting
6
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Crystalloid 5% dextrose solution uses
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- used to maintain water balance for patients that are NBM
7
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Hypovolemia S+S (not enough water in body)
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- postural hypotension
- organ failure
- oliguria
8
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Hypervolemia S+S (too much water in body)
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- hypertension
- pulmonary oedema
- Organ failure
9
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what does hypertonic mean
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- fluid is more concentrated than plasma
10
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what does Isotonic mean
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- Concentration matches plasma
11
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what does hypotonic mean
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- less concentration than plasma
