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Isotonic |
Equal concentration of solution. Think of I so perfect |
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Hypotonic |
Under/ beneath concentration of solution.... think of a hippo it's around. So the fluid stays inside the cell making it round like a hippo |
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Hypertonic |
Excessive concentration of solution.. Think of someone that hyper and they're real skinny. The solution goes through the cell...making the cells shrink |
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Isotonic fluids |
0.9 saline 5% dextrose in water (D5W) 5% dextrose in 0.228 saline Lactated ringers |
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Why are isotonic fuids used |
To ^ extracellular fluid volume loss do to blood loss, dehydration due to vomiting and or diarrhea, or surgery |
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Why are hypotonic fluids used |
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Hypotonic fluids |
0.45% saline (1/2 NS) 0.22% saline (1/4 NS) 0.33% saline (1/3 NS) |
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Side effects of hypotonic fluids |
Causes cell lyses (burst open,die) Deplete circulatory system fluid Cause hypovoliema due to fluid rushing into the cells |
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Why are hypotonic fluids used |
Used for hyperglycemia Diabetic ketoacidosis |
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Hypotonic fluids contraindicated |
Do not give to patients with increased cranial pressure Pts with burn Pts with trauma |
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Hypertonic fluids used |
3% saline 5% saline 10% dextrose in water 5% dextrose in 0.9% saline 5% dextrose in 0.45% saline 5% dextrose in LR |
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When are hypertonic fluids given |
Usely given in ICU Treats hyponatremia Cerebral edema |
