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What does 1/4 NS stand for?
What does 1/4 NS stand for?
What is 1/2 NS?
What is 1/2 NS?
1/2 Normal Saline; 0.45% Sodium Chloride
What is the abbreviation NS?
What is the abbreviation NS?
Normal Saline
What does D10W stand for?
What does D10W stand for?
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What does D20W indicate?
What does D20W indicate?
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What is D30W?
What is D30W?
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What does D5 1/4 NS mean?
What does D5 1/4 NS mean?
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What is D5 1/2 NS?
What is D5 1/2 NS?
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What does D50W stand for?
What does D50W stand for?
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What is D5LR?
What is D5LR?
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What does D5NS mean?
What does D5NS mean?
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What is D5W?
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What does D70W indicate?
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What is LR?
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Study Notes
IV Solution Abbreviations
- 1/4 NS: Represents 1/4 Normal Saline with a concentration of 0.225% Sodium Chloride.
- 1/2 NS: Represents 1/2 Normal Saline with a concentration of 0.45% Sodium Chloride.
- NS: Normal Saline, a common IV fluid typically used for hydration.
- D10W: Dextrose 10% in Water, often used for providing calories and hydration.
- D20W: Dextrose 20% in Water, higher concentration of sugar for energy needs.
- D30W: Dextrose 30% in Water, utilized for patients requiring significant glucose.
- D5 1/4 NS: Dextrose 5% in 1/4 Normal Saline, combining hydration with low sugar content.
- D5 1/2 NS: Dextrose 5% in 1/2 Normal Saline, often used for patients who need both glucose and electrolytes.
- D50W: Dextrose 50% in Water, typically used in emergency settings for rapid increase in blood sugar.
- D5LR: Dextrose 5% in Lactated Ringer's, for hydration along with electrolytes and calories.
- D5NS: Dextrose 5% in Normal Saline, combining isotonic saline with glucose for hydration and energy.
- D5W: Dextrose 5% in Water, a simple sugar solution, used for IV hydration.
- D70W: Dextrose 70% in Water, a very high concentration for severe hypoglycemia or nutritional needs.
- LR: Lactated Ringer's Solution, an isotonic fluid containing electrolytes, used for replenishing fluids and salts.
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