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IV Fluids Chart

This document compares common intravenous fluid solutions and their appropriate uses. It lists D5W, normal saline, and lactated Ringer's as isotonic solutions. Half normal saline with dextrose and dextrose in normal saline are hypotonic, while 10% dextrose in water is hypertonic. Each fluid has special considerations for its use in conditions like dehydration, shock, burns, and diabetic ketoacidosis.

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IV Fluids Chart

This document compares common intravenous fluid solutions and their appropriate uses. It lists D5W, normal saline, and lactated Ringer's as isotonic solutions. Half normal saline with dextrose and dextrose in normal saline are hypotonic, while 10% dextrose in water is hypertonic. Each fluid has special considerations for its use in conditions like dehydration, shock, burns, and diabetic ketoacidosis.

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  • Intravenous Fluid Comparison: Provides a detailed comparison of isotonic and hypertonic intravenous fluids including solutions, uses, and special considerations for medical practitioners.

Type Isotonic

Solution Dextrose 5% in water (D5W)

Isotonic

0.9% sodium chloride (Normal Saline) (NaCl)

Isotonic

Lactated Ringers (LR)

Hypotonic

0.45% sodium chloride (1/2 normal saline) Dextrose 5% in normal saline Dextrose 5% in normal saline

Hypertonic

Hypertonic

Hypertonic

Dextrose 10% in water

Intravenous Fluid Comparison Uses Special Considerations Fluid loss Use cautiously in renal and cardiac patients Dehydration Can cause fluid overload Hypernatremia Shock Can lead to overload Hyponatremia Use with caution in patients with heart failure or edema Blood transfusions Resuscitation Fluid challenges DKA Dehydration Contains potassium, dont use with renal failure patients Burns Dont use with liver disease, cant metabolize lactate Lower GI fluid loss Acute blood loss Hypovolemia due to third spacing Water replacement Use with caution DKA May cause cardiovascular collapse or increased intracranial pressure Gastric fluid loss from NG or vomiting Dont use with liver disease, trauma, or burns Later in DKA Use only when blood sugar falls below 250 mg/dL treatment Temporary treatment Dont use n cardiac or renal patients for shock if plasma expanders arent available Addisons crisis Monitor blood sugar levels Water replacement Conditions where some nutrition with glucose is required

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