IV Therapy Flashcards

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Hypertonic solutions

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D10W
3% NS
5% NS
D5 .45% NS
D5 .09% NS
Sodium bicarbonate 5%
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Isotonic solutions

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0.9% NS
D5W ( Hypo tonic when infused)
D5 0.25% NS

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When to use dextrose

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Calories
Puts potassium back into cells (use in hyperkalemia)
Improves kidney functions
2-5% for dehydration
10% for hypoglycemia
20-70% for combination with parenteral nutrition

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When to use NaCl solutions

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Shock, 
Hyponatremia
HYPERcalcemia
Diligent
Rehydration
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When to use dextrose NaCl solutions

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Hypovolemic in circulatory insufficiency
Hydration and diuresis to assess kidney function
Early Tx of burns

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When to use e-lyte solutions

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Trauma
Hypovolemic
GI fluid loss
Burns
Sodium depletion
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Whe to use alkalyzing solutions

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metabolic acidosis

Severe HYPERkalemia

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Tx for phlebitis

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Removal of catheter
Warm compress
Restart catheter in opposite extremity

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Tx for thrombosis at IV site

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Remove catheter
COLD compress
Elevate extremity

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Tx for bloodstream infection due to IV

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Remove, replace entire system.
Notify physician
Obtain blood, catheter cultures

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Tx for catheter embolism

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Apply tourniquet above insertion site
Remove remaining catheter
Notify physician

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