lilley ch 29 (fluid and electrolytes) Flashcards
normal urine osmolality range
100-1300 mOsm/kg
normal plasma osmolality range
280-295 mOsm/kg
3 types of crystalloids
isotonic
hypotonic
hypertonic
Fluids with the same osmolality as the surrounding cells
isotonic
examples of isotonic crystalloids (3)
LR
D5W
0.9% NS
Solutions that are less concentrated than in the cells (less electrolytes)
-fluid moves out of vein and into tissues and cells
hypotonic
examples of hypotonic crystalloids (2)
- 45% NaCl
0. 33% NaCl
Fluids that are more concentrated than in the cells
-fluid moves from interstitial spaces into cells
hypertonic
examples of hypertonic crystalloids (2)
3% NaCl
D10W
“stays where I put it”
isotonic
“enters the vessel”
hypertonic
“into the cell”
hypotonic
-Solutions containing fluids and electrolytes that are normally found in the body
-don’t contain proteins
-less expensive
-No risk for viral transmission,
anaphylaxis, or alteration in
coagulation profile
crystalloids
what is the best indicated use for crystalloids
dehydration and maintenance fluids
contraindications of crystalloids (2)
drug allergy
hypervolemia
adverse effects of crystalloids (5)
- may cause edema
- may dilute plasma proteins
- large volumes required to be effective
- effects may be short-lived
- prolonged infusions may worsen alkalosis/acidosis