OTHER Emergency Questions Flashcards
1
Q
What are colloids?
A
PRBC’s (high molecular weight)
2
Q
When do we use colloids?
A
Rapid volume expansion during shock or hemorrhage
3
Q
What must also be given with colloids?
A
FFP (1U FFP for every 5 U’s PRBC’s)
4
Q
If someone has diarrhea – how would we replace their fluids?
A
D5LR +KCl
5
Q
if someone has gastric loses – what do we replace with?
A
D5 1/2NS + KCl
6
Q
Burn patients we use what type of fluids?
A
LR
7
Q
If a marathoner collapses – what type of fluids?
A
D5NS
8
Q
What are the most common types of IV fluids we use?
A
Crystalloids
9
Q
What are the types of crystalloids?
A
D5W, D5NS (isotonic), D5 ½ NS, NS, LR, D5LR
