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IV Fluids: Characteristics and Application
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IV Fluids: Characteristics and Application

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What are the two main fluid groups described in the text?

Crystalloids and colloids

How does IV fluid distribute to the body compartments?

IV fluids distribute to intracellular and extracellular compartments

What are the three usual reasons for giving fluids as mentioned in the text?

Resuscitation, Replacement, Maintenance

What are the two types of physiological losses mentioned in the text?

<p>Insensible loss and urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total body water composition in the human body according to the text?

<p>60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four fluid and electrolyte compartments mentioned in the text?

<p>Intracellular, Extracellular, Interstitial, Intravascular</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the general requirements for assessing fluid needs in health?

<p>Weight-based volume status, fluid balance charts, physical observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the constituents and their amounts required for oral intake in health?

<p>Water (25-30ml/kg/day), Sodium (0.9-1.5mmol/kg/day), Potassium (1mmol/kg/day)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the plasma electrolyte levels for Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, and Osmolarity in health?

<p>Sodium: 136-145 mmol/L, Potassium: 3.5-5 mmol/L, Chloride: 98-105 mmol/L, Osmolarity: 280-300 mOsm/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs of hypovolaemia?

<p>Absent or low JVP on lying flat, decreased skin turgor, hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs of hypervolaemia or fluid overload?

<p>Raised JVP, fluid accumulation in serosal cavities, hypertension (SBP &gt; 90 beats/minute)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the major types of pathological losses to consider in assessing fluid needs?

<p>Oral intake, type and volume of pathological losses, electrolyte contents</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the components and amounts of bodily fluid losses in mmol/L for gastric juice/vomit, biliary drain, jejunal loss, ileal fluid, and diarrhea/colostomy?

<p>See PDF document on Blackboard for specific details</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main characteristics of crystalloids?

<p>Act as a carrier for fluid, able to pass freely through a semi-permeable membrane, have minimal oncotic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fluid distribution in the intracellular and extracellular compartments?

<p>Intracellular: 28 L, Extracellular: 10.5 L</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of 0.9% sodium chloride fluid?

<p>Sodium: 154 mmol/L, Chloride: 154 mmol/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main fluid groups described in the text?

<p>Crystalloids and colloids</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total body water composition in the human body according to the text?

<p>60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of the two main fluid groups crystalloids and colloids?

<p>Crystalloids: contain electrolytes and small molecules; Colloids: contain larger molecules such as proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three usual reasons for giving fluids as mentioned in the text?

<p>Resuscitation, replacement, maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the fluid and electrolyte compartments mentioned in the text?

<p>Intracellular, extracellular, interstitial, intravascular</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual fluid requirement for health?

<p>Maintenance of usual fluid requirement for health</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the general requirements for assessing fluid needs in health?

<p>Weight based, volume status of the patient, fluid balance charts, physical observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the plasma electrolyte levels for Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, and Osmolarity in health?

<p>Sodium: 136-145 mmol/L, Potassium: 3.5-5 mmol/L, Chloride: 98-105 mmol/L, Osmolarity: 280-300 mOsm/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs of hypovolaemia?

<p>Absent or Low JVP on lying flat, decreased skin turgor, hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main fluid groups described in the text?

<p>Crystalloids and colloids</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs of hypervolaemia or fluid overload?

<p>Raised JVP, cough +/- white frothy sputum, fluid accumulation in serosal cavities</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main characteristics of colloids?

<p>Have a higher oncotic pressure, do not readily cross semi-permeable membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the constituent amount of water required for oral intake in health?

<p>25-30ml/kg/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of fluid is 5% dextrose /0.9% sodium chloride?

<p>Crystalloid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of 5% dextrose /0.9% sodium chloride fluid?

<p>Sodium: 154 mmol/L, Chloride: 154 mmol/L, Osmolarity: 560 mOsm/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main reasons for giving fluids as mentioned in the text?

<p>To replace pathological losses, to maintain normal bodily functions, to address fluid imbalances</p> Signup and view all the answers

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